CVE-2020-8596
CVE-2020-8596 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xnau Participants Database with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 6.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Xnau Participants Database
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
participants-database.php in the Participants Database plugin 1.9.5.5 and previous versions for WordPress has a time-based SQL injection vulnerability via the ascdesc, list_filter_count, or sortBy parameters. It is possible to exfiltrate data and potentially execute code (if certain conditions are met).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8596?
- participants-database.php in the Participants Database plugin 1.9.5.5 and previous versions for WordPress has a time-based SQL injection vulnerability via the ascdesc, list_filter_count, or sortBy parameters. It is possible to exfiltrate data and potentially execute code (if certain conditions are met).
- How severe is CVE-2020-8596?
- CVE-2020-8596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-8596 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-8596?
- CVE-2020-8596 affects Xnau Participants Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-8596?
- 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-2020-8596 published?
- CVE-2020-8596 was published on 2020-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xnau:participants_database:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Xnau Participants Database
- CVE-2014-3961 — High (CVSS 7.5): SQL injection vulnerability in the Export CSV page in the Participants Database plugin before 1.5.4.9 for WordPress…
- CVE-2017-14126 — Medium (CVSS 6.1): The Participants Database plugin before 1.7.5.10 for WordPress has XSS.
- CVE-2023-31235 — Medium (CVSS 5.4): Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Roland Barker, xnau webdesign Participants Database plugin <= 2.4.9…
- CVE-2023-48751 — Medium (CVSS 4.3): Missing Authorization, Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Roland Barker, xnau webdesign Participants…
- CVE-2022-47612 — Medium (CVSS 4.3): Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Roland Barker, xnau webdesign Participants Database plugin <= 2.4.5…
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