CRITICAL

CVE-2020-11514

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

65.5%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The Rank Math plugin through 1.0.40.2 for WordPress allows unauthenticated remote attackers to update arbitrary WordPress metadata, including the ability to escalate or revoke administrative privileges for existing users via the unsecured rankmath/v1/updateMeta REST API endpoint.

Technical details

Published
4/7/2020

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11514?

The Rank Math plugin through 1.0.40.2 for WordPress allows unauthenticated remote attackers to update arbitrary WordPress metadata, including the ability to escalate or revoke administrative privileges for existing users via the unsecured rankmath/v1/updateMeta REST API endpoint.

Is CVE-2020-11514 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-11514 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 65.5%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-11514?

CVE-2020-11514 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2020-11514 affecting your environment?

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