How severe is CVE-2020-5240?

CVE-2020-5240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-5240 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5240?

CVE-2020-5240 affects Labdigital Wagtail-2fa. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5240?

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.

When was CVE-2020-5240 published?

CVE-2020-5240 was published on 2020-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5240

CVE-2020-5240 is a high-severity vulnerability in Labdigital Wagtail-2fa with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Labdigital Wagtail-2fa
Published: 2020-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In wagtail-2fa before 1.4.1, any user with access to the CMS can view and delete other users 2FA devices by going to the correct path. The user does not require special permissions in order to do so. By deleting the other users device they can disable the target users 2FA devices and potentially compromise the account if they figure out their password. The problem has been patched in version 1.4.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5240?: In wagtail-2fa before 1.4.1, any user with access to the CMS can view and delete other users 2FA devices by going to the correct path. The user does not require special permissions in order to do so. By deleting the other users device they can disable the target users 2FA devices and potentially compromise the account if they figure out their password. The problem has been patched in version 1.4.1.
How severe is CVE-2020-5240?: CVE-2020-5240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-5240 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5240?: CVE-2020-5240 affects Labdigital Wagtail-2fa. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5240?: 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.
When was CVE-2020-5240 published?: CVE-2020-5240 was published on 2020-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:labdigital:wagtail-2fa:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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