How severe is CVE-2020-8436?

CVE-2020-8436 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-2020-8436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8436?

CVE-2020-8436 affects Metagauss Registrationmagic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8436?

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

When was CVE-2020-8436 published?

CVE-2020-8436 was published on 2020-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8436

CVE-2020-8436 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Metagauss Registrationmagic 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% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Metagauss Registrationmagic
Published: 2020-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XSS was discovered in the RegistrationMagic plugin 4.6.0.0 for WordPress via the rm_form_id, rm_tr, or form_name parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8436?: XSS was discovered in the RegistrationMagic plugin 4.6.0.0 for WordPress via the rm_form_id, rm_tr, or form_name parameter.
How severe is CVE-2020-8436?: CVE-2020-8436 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-2020-8436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8436?: CVE-2020-8436 affects Metagauss Registrationmagic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8436?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-8436 published?: CVE-2020-8436 was published on 2020-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:metagauss:registrationmagic:4.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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