How severe is CVE-2020-36840?

CVE-2020-36840 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-2020-36840 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36840?

CVE-2020-36840 affects Motopress Timetable And Event Schedule. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36840?

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-2020-36840 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-36840 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30792.

When was CVE-2020-36840 published?

CVE-2020-36840 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36840

CVE-2020-36840 is a high-severity vulnerability in Motopress Timetable And Event Schedule 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: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30792
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Motopress Timetable And Event Schedule
Published: 2024-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the wp_ajax_route_url() function called via a nopriv AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 2.3.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to call that function and perform a wide variety of actions such as including random template, injecting malicious web scripts, and more.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36840?: The Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the wp_ajax_route_url() function called via a nopriv AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 2.3.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to call that function and perform a wide variety of actions such as including random template, injecting malicious web scripts, and more.
How severe is CVE-2020-36840?: CVE-2020-36840 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-2020-36840 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36840?: CVE-2020-36840 affects Motopress Timetable And Event Schedule. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36840?: 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-2020-36840 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-36840 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30792.
When was CVE-2020-36840 published?: CVE-2020-36840 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:motopress:timetable_and_event_schedule:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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