Is CVE-2020-36668 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-36668 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2020-36668 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2020-36668 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36668?

CVE-2020-36668 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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UNKNOWNCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2020-36668

Published: April 11, 2026

EPSS:0.45%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:63.4th

Official Description

The JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure in versions up to, and including, 1.4.0 due to a lack of proper capability checking on the backup_guard_get_manual_modal function called via an AJAX action. This makes it possible for subscriber-level attackers, and above, to invoke the function and obtain database table information.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore plugin for WordPress, versions up to 1.4.0, has a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability. This is due to a lack of proper capability checking on the 'backup_guard_get_manual_modal' function. Authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher can obtain database table information. The confirmed exploitation in the wild makes this a critical vulnerability.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Authenticated attackers can remotely exploit this flaw to disclose sensitive database information.

Recommended Action

Upgrade the JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore plugin to a version beyond 1.4.0. Implement the principle of least privilege for all user accounts.

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-2020-36668 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-2020-36668 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.