How severe is CVE-2020-36836?

CVE-2020-36836 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-36836 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36836?

CVE-2020-36836 affects Wpfastestcache Wp Fastest Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36836?

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.

Does CVE-2020-36836 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-36836 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30788.

When was CVE-2020-36836 published?

CVE-2020-36836 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36836

CVE-2020-36836 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpfastestcache Wp Fastest Cache with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30788
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Wpfastestcache Wp Fastest Cache
Published: 2024-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Fastest Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary file deletion in versions up to, and including, 0.9.0.2 due to a lack of capability checking and insufficient path validation. This makes it possible for authenticated users with minimal permissions to delete arbitrary files from the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36836?: The WP Fastest Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary file deletion in versions up to, and including, 0.9.0.2 due to a lack of capability checking and insufficient path validation. This makes it possible for authenticated users with minimal permissions to delete arbitrary files from the server.
How severe is CVE-2020-36836?: CVE-2020-36836 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-36836 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36836?: CVE-2020-36836 affects Wpfastestcache Wp Fastest Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36836?: 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.
Does CVE-2020-36836 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-36836 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30788.
When was CVE-2020-36836 published?: CVE-2020-36836 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpfastestcache:wp_fastest_cache:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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