Is CVE-2020-36713 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-36713 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-36713 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-36713 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36713?

CVE-2020-36713 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-36713

CWE-288Published: June 7, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The MStore API plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.1.5. This is due to unrestricted access to the 'register' and 'update_user_profile' routes. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create new administrator accounts, delete existing administrator accounts, or escalate privileges on any account.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The MStore API plugin for WordPress suffers from an authentication bypass vulnerability due to unrestricted access to critical user management routes. This allows unauthenticated attackers to create or delete administrator accounts, leading to a critical CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV list. It is remotely exploitable by unauthenticated actors.

Recommended Action

Update the MStore API plugin to a version later than 2.1.5 to restrict access to sensitive API endpoints.

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-2020-36713 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.