How severe is CVE-2020-36716?

CVE-2020-36716 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-2020-36716 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36716?

CVE-2020-36716 affects Wpwhitesecurity Wp Activity Log. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36716?

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-2020-36716 published?

CVE-2020-36716 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36716

CVE-2020-36716 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpwhitesecurity Wp Activity Log 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% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Wpwhitesecurity Wp Activity Log
Published: 2023-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Activity Log plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the setup_page function in versions up to, and including, 4.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to run the setup wizard (if it has not been run previously) and access plugin configuration options.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36716?: The WP Activity Log plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the setup_page function in versions up to, and including, 4.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to run the setup wizard (if it has not been run previously) and access plugin configuration options.
How severe is CVE-2020-36716?: CVE-2020-36716 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-2020-36716 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36716?: CVE-2020-36716 affects Wpwhitesecurity Wp Activity Log. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36716?: 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-2020-36716 published?: CVE-2020-36716 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpwhitesecurity:wp_activity_log:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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