Is CVE-2020-24142 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-24142 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-24142 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-24142 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-24142?

CVE-2020-24142 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-24142

CWE-918Published: July 7, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Server-side request forgery in the Video Downloader for TikTok (aka downloader-tiktok) plugin 1.3 for WordPress lets an attacker send crafted requests from the back-end server of a vulnerable web application via the njt-tk-download-video parameter. It can help identify open ports, local network hosts and execute command on services

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-24142 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.