MEDIUM
CVE-2020-28040
CWE-352Published: November 2, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
WordPress before 5.5.2 allows CSRF attacks that change a theme's background image.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-28040 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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https://blog.wpscan.com/2020/10/30/wordpress-5.5.2-security-release.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/11/msg00004.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://wordpress.org/news/2020/10/wordpress-5-5-2-security-and-maintenance-release/Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4784Third Party Advisory
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https://blog.wpscan.com/2020/10/30/wordpress-5.5.2-security-release.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/11/msg00004.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://wordpress.org/news/2020/10/wordpress-5-5-2-security-and-maintenance-release/Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4784Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-28040
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-352
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 2, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-352)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-28040 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.