CVE-2020-36170

Name: CVE-2020-36170
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-06T14:15:13.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36170 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Ultimate Member plugin before 2.1.13 for WordPress mishandles hidden name="timestamp" fields in forms.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Ultimate Member plugin before 2.1.13 for WordPress mishandles hidden name="timestamp" fields in forms.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.12%

62.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ultimatemember	Ultimate Member	< 2.1.13

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-member/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-member/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 6, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36170?

The Ultimate Member plugin before 2.1.13 for WordPress mishandles hidden name="timestamp" fields in forms.

How severe is CVE-2020-36170?

CVE-2020-36170 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36170?

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-2020-36170?

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Source: NVD / NIST