How severe is CVE-2020-37174?

CVE-2020-37174 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-37174 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-37174?

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

Does CVE-2020-37174 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-37174 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31217.

When was CVE-2020-37174 published?

CVE-2020-37174 was published on 2026-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-37174

CVE-2020-37174 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v4: 4.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-31217
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2026-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WOOF Products Filter for WooCommerce 1.2.3 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by entering XSS payloads in design tab textfields. Attackers can inject JavaScript code through fields like 'Text for block toggle' and 'Custom front css styles' that executes on frontend pages when saved, affecting all site visitors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-37174?: WOOF Products Filter for WooCommerce 1.2.3 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by entering XSS payloads in design tab textfields. Attackers can inject JavaScript code through fields like 'Text for block toggle' and 'Custom front css styles' that executes on frontend pages when saved, affecting all site visitors.
How severe is CVE-2020-37174?: CVE-2020-37174 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-37174 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-37174?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2020-37174 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-37174 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31217.
When was CVE-2020-37174 published?: CVE-2020-37174 was published on 2026-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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