CVE-2018-20714

Name: CVE-2018-20714
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-15T16:29:00.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-20714 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The logging system of the Automattic WooCommerce plugin before 3.4.6 for WordPress is vulnerable to a File Deletion vulnerability. This allows deletion of woocommerce.php, which leads to certain privilege checks not being in place, and therefore a shop manager can escalate privileges to admin.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The logging system of the Automattic WooCommerce plugin before 3.4.6 for WordPress is vulnerable to a File Deletion vulnerability. This allows deletion of woocommerce.php, which leads to certain privilege checks not being in place, and therefore a shop manager can escalate privileges to admin.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.84%

76.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Woocommerce	Woocommerce	< 3.4.6

References

https://blog.ripstech.com/2018/wordpress-design-flaw-leads-to-woocommerce-rce/Third Party Advisory
https://blog.ripstech.com/2018/wordpress-design-flaw-leads-to-woocommerce-rce/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20714?

How severe is CVE-2018-20714?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20714 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20714?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-20714?

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Source: NVD / NIST