HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-36710
HIGH

CVE-2020-36710

CWE-863Published: June 7, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The WPS Hide Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to login page disclosure even when the settings of the plugin are set to hide the login page making it possible for unauthenticated attackers to brute force credentials on sites in versions up to, and including, 1.5.4.2.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-36710 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

wpserveur1 product(s)
wps hide login
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7808329f-1688-480c-a83c-c4ab2fa86da6?source=cve
ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7808329f-1688-480c-a83c-c4ab2fa86da6?source=cve

All References (4)

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https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-wps-hide-login-fixed-security-issue/Exploit
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7808329f-1688-480c-a83c-c4ab2fa86da6?source=cveThird Party Advisory
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https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-wps-hide-login-fixed-security-issue/Exploit
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7808329f-1688-480c-a83c-c4ab2fa86da6?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-36710
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-863
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 7, 2023

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-36710 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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