How severe is CVE-2020-36696?

CVE-2020-36696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-36696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36696?

CVE-2020-36696 affects Tychesoftwares Product Input Fields For Woocommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36696?

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-2020-36696 published?

CVE-2020-36696 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36696

CVE-2020-36696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tychesoftwares Product Input Fields For Woocommerce with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Tychesoftwares Product Input Fields For Woocommerce
Published: 2023-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Product Input Fields for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the handle_downloads() function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download files from the vulnerable service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36696?: The Product Input Fields for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the handle_downloads() function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download files from the vulnerable service.
How severe is CVE-2020-36696?: CVE-2020-36696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-36696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36696?: CVE-2020-36696 affects Tychesoftwares Product Input Fields For Woocommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36696?: 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-2020-36696 published?: CVE-2020-36696 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tychesoftwares:product_input_fields_for_woocommerce:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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