CRITICAL

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
2/6/2020

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).

Is CVE-2020-8771 affecting your environment?

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