How severe is CVE-2020-35627?

CVE-2020-35627 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-35627 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-35627?

CVE-2020-35627 affects Woocommerce Gift Cards. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35627?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-35627 published?

CVE-2020-35627 was published on 2020-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-35627

CVE-2020-35627 is a high-severity vulnerability in Woocommerce Gift Cards with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Woocommerce Gift Cards
Published: 2020-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ultimate WooCommerce Gift Cards 3.0.2 is affected by a file upload vulnerability in the Custom GiftCard Template that can remotely execute arbitrary code. Once it contains the function "Custom Gift Card Template", the function of uploading a custom image is used, changing the name of the image extension to PHP and executing PHP code on the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-35627?: Ultimate WooCommerce Gift Cards 3.0.2 is affected by a file upload vulnerability in the Custom GiftCard Template that can remotely execute arbitrary code. Once it contains the function "Custom Gift Card Template", the function of uploading a custom image is used, changing the name of the image extension to PHP and executing PHP code on the server.
How severe is CVE-2020-35627?: CVE-2020-35627 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-35627 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-35627?: CVE-2020-35627 affects Woocommerce Gift Cards. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35627?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-35627 published?: CVE-2020-35627 was published on 2020-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:woocommerce:gift_cards:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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