How severe is CVE-2020-36841?

CVE-2020-36841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-36841 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36841?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2020-36841 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-36841 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30793.

When was CVE-2020-36841 published?

CVE-2020-36841 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36841

CVE-2020-36841 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30793
Weakness: CWE-285
Published: 2024-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WooCommerce Smart Coupons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the woocommerce_coupon_admin_init function in versions up to, and including, 4.6.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send themselves gift certificates of any value, which could be redeemed for products sold on the victim’s storefront.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36841?: The WooCommerce Smart Coupons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the woocommerce_coupon_admin_init function in versions up to, and including, 4.6.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send themselves gift certificates of any value, which could be redeemed for products sold on the victim’s storefront.
How severe is CVE-2020-36841?: CVE-2020-36841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-36841 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36841?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2020-36841 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-36841 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30793.
When was CVE-2020-36841 published?: CVE-2020-36841 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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