CVE-2020-6008
CVE-2020-6008 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lifterlms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Lifterlms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
LifterLMS Wordpress plugin version below 3.37.15 is vulnerable to arbitrary file write leading to remote code execution
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-6008?
- LifterLMS Wordpress plugin version below 3.37.15 is vulnerable to arbitrary file write leading to remote code execution
- How severe is CVE-2020-6008?
- CVE-2020-6008 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-6008 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-6008?
- CVE-2020-6008 affects Lifterlms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-6008?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-6008 published?
- CVE-2020-6008 was published on 2020-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lifterlms:lifterlms:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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