How severe is CVE-2020-8417?

CVE-2020-8417 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-8417 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8417?

CVE-2020-8417 affects Codesnippets Code Snippets. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8417?

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-2020-8417 published?

CVE-2020-8417 was published on 2020-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8417

CVE-2020-8417 is a high-severity vulnerability in Codesnippets Code Snippets with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Codesnippets Code Snippets
Published: 2020-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Code Snippets plugin before 2.14.0 for WordPress allows CSRF because of the lack of a Referer check on the import menu.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8417?: The Code Snippets plugin before 2.14.0 for WordPress allows CSRF because of the lack of a Referer check on the import menu.
How severe is CVE-2020-8417?: CVE-2020-8417 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-8417 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8417?: CVE-2020-8417 affects Codesnippets Code Snippets. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8417?: 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-2020-8417 published?: CVE-2020-8417 was published on 2020-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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