CVE-2020-36720

Name: CVE-2020-36720
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-07T02:15:12.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36720 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Kali Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authenticated Options Change in versions up to, and including, 2.1.1. This is due to the update_option lacking proper authentication checks. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Kali Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authenticated Options Change in versions up to, and including, 2.1.1. This is due to the update_option lacking proper authentication checks. This makes it possible for any authenticated attacker to change (or delete) the plugin's settings.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kaliforms	Kali Forms	<= 2.1.1

References

https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-kali-forms-plugin-fixed-multiple-vulnerabilities/Exploit
https://wordpress.org/plugins/kali-forms/#developersProduct
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9ed8e24d-6bd0-4638-9031-997ce2228fad?source=cveBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-kali-forms-plugin-fixed-multiple-vulnerabilities/Exploit
https://wordpress.org/plugins/kali-forms/#developersProduct
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9ed8e24d-6bd0-4638-9031-997ce2228fad?source=cveBroken Link, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36720?

How severe is CVE-2020-36720?

CVE-2020-36720 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36720?

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