Is CVE-2020-37255 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-37255 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-37255 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-37255 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37255?

CVE-2020-37255 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-37255

CWE-288Published: June 20, 2026· Updated: Jun 23, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

WordPress Time Capsule Plugin 1.21.16 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative access by sending a crafted POST request with the IWP_JSON_PREFIX header. Attackers can exploit this flaw to obtain valid administrator session cookies and access the WordPress dashboard without providing credentials.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-37255 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.