Is CVE-2020-5766 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-5766 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2020-5766 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2020-5766 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-5766?

CVE-2020-5766 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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UNKNOWNCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2020-5766

Published: April 11, 2026

EPSS:39.07%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:97.3th

Official Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in SRS Simple Hits Counter Plugin for WordPress 1.0.3 and 1.0.4 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to determine the value of database fields.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-5766 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-2020-5766 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.