CVE-2020-36724
CVE-2020-36724 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wordable with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-288.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-288
- Affected product: Wordable
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Wordable plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.1.1. This is due to the use of a user supplied hashing algorithm passed to the hash_hmac() function and the use of a loose comparison on the hash which allows an attacker to trick the function into thinking it has a valid hash. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain administrator privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36724?
- The Wordable plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.1.1. This is due to the use of a user supplied hashing algorithm passed to the hash_hmac() function and the use of a loose comparison on the hash which allows an attacker to trick the function into thinking it has a valid hash. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain administrator privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36724?
- CVE-2020-36724 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-36724 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-36724?
- CVE-2020-36724 affects Wordable. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36724?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-36724 published?
- CVE-2020-36724 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-plugins-and-themes-vulnerabilities-roundup/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2234193/wordable/trunk/wordable.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/be1ab218-37bd-407a-8cb9-66f761849c21?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wordable:wordable:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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