CVE-2020-36769

Name: CVE-2020-36769
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-23T10:15:08.113+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36769 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Widget Settings Importer/Exporter Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the wp_ajax_import_widget_dataparameter AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 1.5.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions and above to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Widget Settings Importer/Exporter Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the wp_ajax_import_widget_dataparameter AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 1.5.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions and above to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Porternovelli	Widget Settings Importer\/Exporter	<= 1.5.3

References

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/04/unpatched-high-severity-vulnerability-in-widget-settings-importer-exporter-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e14f0fc6-fca4-4dd7-8f7b-ed5ed535c9af?source=cveThird Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/04/unpatched-high-severity-vulnerability-in-widget-settings-importer-exporter-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e14f0fc6-fca4-4dd7-8f7b-ed5ed535c9af?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 23, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36769?

How severe is CVE-2020-36769?

CVE-2020-36769 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36769?

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