CVE-2020-8771
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
89.2 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The Time Capsule plugin before 1.21.16 for WordPress has an authentication bypass. Any request containing IWP_JSON_PREFIX causes the client to be logged in as the first account on the list of administrator accounts.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-02-06
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-8771?
The Time Capsule plugin before 1.21.16 for WordPress has an authentication bypass. Any request containing IWP_JSON_PREFIX causes the client to be logged in as the first account on the list of administrator accounts.
Is CVE-2020-8771 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-8771 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 89.2%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-8771?
CVE-2020-8771 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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