How severe is CVE-2020-36697?

CVE-2020-36697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-36697 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36697?

CVE-2020-36697 affects Appsaloon Wp Gdpr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36697?

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-2020-36697 published?

CVE-2020-36697 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36697

CVE-2020-36697 is a high-severity vulnerability in Appsaloon Wp Gdpr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Appsaloon Wp Gdpr
Published: 2023-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP GDPR plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check in versions up to, and including, 2.1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete any comment and modify the plugin’s settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36697?: The WP GDPR plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check in versions up to, and including, 2.1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete any comment and modify the plugin’s settings.
How severe is CVE-2020-36697?: CVE-2020-36697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-36697 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36697?: CVE-2020-36697 affects Appsaloon Wp Gdpr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36697?: 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-2020-36697 published?: CVE-2020-36697 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:appsaloon:wp_gdpr:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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