CVE-2020-36728

Name: CVE-2020-36728
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-07T13:15:09.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36728 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Adning Advertising plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to file deletion via path traversal in versions up to, and including, 1.5.5. This allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files which can be used to reset and gain full control of a site.. EPSS estimates a 3.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Adning Advertising plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to file deletion via path traversal in versions up to, and including, 1.5.5. This allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files which can be used to reset and gain full control of a site.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.16%

86.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tunasite	Adning Advertising	< 1.5.6

References

https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-in-adning-advertising-plugin-actively-exploited-in-the-wild/Third Party Advisory
https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-pro-advertising-system-all-in-one-ad-manager/269693Product
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/07/critical-vulnerabilities-patched-in-adning-advertising-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e7506429-7f8a-45b5-b1b0-6fdb39599ee5?source=cveThird Party Advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-in-adning-advertising-plugin-actively-exploited-in-the-wild/Third Party Advisory
https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-pro-advertising-system-all-in-one-ad-manager/269693Product
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/07/critical-vulnerabilities-patched-in-adning-advertising-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e7506429-7f8a-45b5-b1b0-6fdb39599ee5?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36728?

How severe is CVE-2020-36728?

CVE-2020-36728 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36728?

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