CVE-2020-36173

Name: CVE-2020-36173
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-06T15:15:15.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36173 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Ninja Forms plugin before 3.4.28 for WordPress lacks escaping for submissions-table fields.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Ninja Forms plugin before 3.4.28 for WordPress lacks escaping for submissions-table fields.

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

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-116

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ninjaforms	Ninja Forms	< 3.4.28

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/ninja-forms/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/ninja-forms/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36173?

The Ninja Forms plugin before 3.4.28 for WordPress lacks escaping for submissions-table fields.

How severe is CVE-2020-36173?

CVE-2020-36173 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-2020-36173?

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-2020-36173?

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Source: NVD / NIST