Is CVE-2020-36724 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-36724 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-36724 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-36724 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36724?

CVE-2020-36724 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-36724

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Wordable plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.1.1. This is due to the use of a user supplied hashing algorithm passed to the hash_hmac() function and the use of a loose comparison on the hash which allows an attacker to trick the function into thinking it has a valid hash. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain administrator privileges.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Wordable plugin for WordPress is susceptible to an authentication bypass caused by a flawed hashing comparison process. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative privileges, warranting a critical CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is currently known for this issue, and it is not included in the CISA KEV database. The flaw is remotely exploitable without requiring authentication.

Recommended Action

Administrators should update the Wordable plugin to a version newer than 3.1.1 to secure the authentication mechanism.

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-2020-36724 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.