How severe is CVE-2020-36715?

CVE-2020-36715 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-36715 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36715?

CVE-2020-36715 affects Xootix Login/signup Popup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36715?

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-2020-36715 published?

CVE-2020-36715 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36715

CVE-2020-36715 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xootix Login/signup Popup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Xootix Login/signup Popup
Published: 2023-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Login/Signup Popup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on several functions in versions up to, and including, 1.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into the plugin settings that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36715?: The Login/Signup Popup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on several functions in versions up to, and including, 1.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into the plugin settings that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
How severe is CVE-2020-36715?: CVE-2020-36715 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-36715 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36715?: CVE-2020-36715 affects Xootix Login/signup Popup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36715?: 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-2020-36715 published?: CVE-2020-36715 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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