HIGH

CVE-2020-36698

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.2 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-21

CISA KEV

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

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Description

The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user interaction in versions up to, and including, 2.50. This is due to missing capability checks on several AJAX actions and nonce disclosure in the source page of the administrative dashboard. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to call functions and delete and/or upload files.

Technical details

Published: 2023-10-20

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36698?

Is CVE-2020-36698 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-36698 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.2% on 2026-10-21, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-36698?

CVE-2020-36698 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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