CVE-2020-11028

Name: CVE-2020-11028
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-30T23:15:11.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-11028 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In affected versions of WordPress, some private posts, which were previously public, can result in unauthenticated disclosure under a specific set of conditions. This has been patched in version 5.4.1, along with all the previously affected versions via a minor release (5.3.3, 5.2.6, 5.1.5, 5.0.9, 4.9.14, 4.8.13, 4.7.17, 4.6.18, 4.5.21, 4.4.22, 4.3.23, 4.2.27, 4.1.30, 4.0.30, 3.9.31, 3.8.33, 3.7.33).. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In affected versions of WordPress, some private posts, which were previously public, can result in unauthenticated disclosure under a specific set of conditions. This has been patched in version 5.4.1, along with all the previously affected versions via a minor release (5.3.3, 5.2.6, 5.1.5, 5.0.9, 4.9.14, 4.8.13, 4.7.17, 4.6.18, 4.5.21, 4.4.22, 4.3.23, 4.2.27, 4.1.30, 4.0.30, 3.9.31, 3.8.33, 3.7.33).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.33%

81.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Wordpress	< 5.4.1
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-xhx9-759f-6p2wThird Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/05/msg00011.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/support/wordpress-version/version-5-4-1/#security-updatesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4677Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-xhx9-759f-6p2wThird Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/05/msg00011.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/support/wordpress-version/version-5-4-1/#security-updatesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4677Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 30, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11028?

How severe is CVE-2020-11028?

CVE-2020-11028 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11028?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST