CVE-2020-36728
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
83.5 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The Adning Advertising plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to file deletion via path traversal in versions up to, and including, 1.5.5. This allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files which can be used to reset and gain full control of a site.
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-06-07
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-36728?
The Adning Advertising plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to file deletion via path traversal in versions up to, and including, 1.5.5. This allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files which can be used to reset and gain full control of a site.
Is CVE-2020-36728 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-36728 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 83.5%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-36728?
CVE-2020-36728 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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