Is CVE-2020-11738 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-11738 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2020-11738 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2020-11738 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-11738?

CVE-2020-11738 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2020-11738

Published: November 3, 2021

EPSS:94.28%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

WordPress Snap Creek Duplicator plugin contains a file download vulnerability when an administrator creates a new copy of their site that allows an attacker to download the generated files from their Wordpress dashboard. This vulnerability affects Duplicator and Dulplicator Pro.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

WordPress Snap Creek Duplicator Plugin File Download Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-05-03

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This file download vulnerability in the WordPress Snap Creek Duplicator plugin allows an attacker to download generated site files from the WordPress dashboard when an administrator creates a new site copy. The high EPSS score of 0.94278 and its presence in the KEV catalog indicate a very high likelihood of exploitation and critical urgency.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is confirmed to be exploited by CISA, indicating a severe and immediate threat.

Recommended Action

Update the WordPress Snap Creek Duplicator plugin (both Duplicator and Duplicator Pro) to a patched version. Regularly review and restrict user permissions within the WordPress dashboard.

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-2020-11738 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2020-11738 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.