How severe is CVE-2020-7948?

CVE-2020-7948 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7948 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7948?

CVE-2020-7948 affects Auth0 Login By Auth0. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7948?

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-2020-7948 published?

CVE-2020-7948 was published on 2020-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7948

CVE-2020-7948 is a high-severity vulnerability in Auth0 Login By Auth0 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Auth0 Login By Auth0
Published: 2020-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the Login by Auth0 plugin before 4.0.0 for WordPress. A user can perform an insecure direct object reference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7948?: An issue was discovered in the Login by Auth0 plugin before 4.0.0 for WordPress. A user can perform an insecure direct object reference.
How severe is CVE-2020-7948?: CVE-2020-7948 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7948 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7948?: CVE-2020-7948 affects Auth0 Login By Auth0. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7948?: 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-2020-7948 published?: CVE-2020-7948 was published on 2020-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:auth0:login_by_auth0:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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