How severe is CVE-2020-9043?

CVE-2020-9043 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-2020-9043 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9043?

CVE-2020-9043 affects Wpcentral. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9043?

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-2020-9043 published?

CVE-2020-9043 was published on 2020-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9043

CVE-2020-9043 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpcentral 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Wpcentral
Published: 2020-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The wpCentral plugin before 1.5.1 for WordPress allows disclosure of the connection key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9043?: The wpCentral plugin before 1.5.1 for WordPress allows disclosure of the connection key.
How severe is CVE-2020-9043?: CVE-2020-9043 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-2020-9043 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9043?: CVE-2020-9043 affects Wpcentral. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9043?: 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-2020-9043 published?: CVE-2020-9043 was published on 2020-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpcentral:wpcentral:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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