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HIGH

CVE-2020-36701

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.5 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

Neither OSV.dev nor the vendor advisories we read list affected versions for CVE-2020-36701 yet.

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Description

The Page Builder: KingComposer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Uploads in versions up to, and including, 2.9.3 via the 'process_bulk_action' function in the 'kingcomposer/includes/kc.extensions.php' file. This makes it possible for authenticated users with author level permissions and above to upload arbitrary files onto the server which can be used to execute code on the server.

Technical details

Published
2023-06-07

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36701?

The Page Builder: KingComposer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Uploads in versions up to, and including, 2.9.3 via the 'process_bulk_action' function in the 'kingcomposer/includes/kc.extensions.php' file. This makes it possible for authenticated users with author level permissions and above to upload arbitrary files onto the server which can be used to execute code on the server.

Is CVE-2020-36701 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-36701 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.5% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-36701?

CVE-2020-36701 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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