How severe is CVE-2020-9457?

CVE-2020-9457 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-2020-9457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9457?

CVE-2020-9457 affects Metagauss Registrationmagic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9457?

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-2020-9457 published?

CVE-2020-9457 was published on 2020-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9457

CVE-2020-9457 is a high-severity vulnerability in Metagauss Registrationmagic 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Metagauss Registrationmagic
Published: 2020-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The RegistrationMagic plugin through 4.6.0.3 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users (with minimal privileges) to import custom vulnerable forms and change form settings via class_rm_form_settings_controller.php, resulting in privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9457?: The RegistrationMagic plugin through 4.6.0.3 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users (with minimal privileges) to import custom vulnerable forms and change form settings via class_rm_form_settings_controller.php, resulting in privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2020-9457?: CVE-2020-9457 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-2020-9457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9457?: CVE-2020-9457 affects Metagauss Registrationmagic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9457?: 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-2020-9457 published?: CVE-2020-9457 was published on 2020-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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