How severe is CVE-2020-5392?

CVE-2020-5392 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-5392 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5392?

CVE-2020-5392 affects Auth0 Wp-auth0. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5392?

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

When was CVE-2020-5392 published?

CVE-2020-5392 was published on 2020-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5392

CVE-2020-5392 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Auth0 Wp-auth0 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Auth0 Wp-auth0
Published: 2020-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Auth0 plugin before 4.0.0 for WordPress via the settings page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5392?: A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Auth0 plugin before 4.0.0 for WordPress via the settings page.
How severe is CVE-2020-5392?: CVE-2020-5392 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-5392 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5392?: CVE-2020-5392 affects Auth0 Wp-auth0. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5392?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-5392 published?: CVE-2020-5392 was published on 2020-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:auth0:wp-auth0:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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