CVE-2020-6009
CVE-2020-6009 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Learndash 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Learndash
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
LearnDash Wordpress plugin version below 3.1.6 is vulnerable to Unauthenticated SQL Injection.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-6009?
- LearnDash Wordpress plugin version below 3.1.6 is vulnerable to Unauthenticated SQL Injection.
- How severe is CVE-2020-6009?
- CVE-2020-6009 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-2020-6009 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-6009?
- CVE-2020-6009 affects Learndash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-6009?
- 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-2020-6009 published?
- CVE-2020-6009 was published on 2020-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:learndash:learndash:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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