Is CVE-2017-20095 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-20095 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-20095 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-20095 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20095?

CVE-2017-20095 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-20095

CWE-94Published: June 24, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Simple Ads Manager Plugin. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation leads to code injection. The attack can be initiated remotely.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Simple Ads Manager plugin is vulnerable to remote code injection. This critical flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and carries a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Remove or update the Simple Ads Manager plugin to a secure version if available; otherwise, disable the plugin.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-20095 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.