CVE-2020-36837

Name: CVE-2020-36837
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-16T07:15:08.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.9/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36837 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The ThemeGrill Demo Importer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass due to a missing capability check on the reset_wizard_actions function in versions 1.3.4 through 1.6.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to reset the WordPress database. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ThemeGrill Demo Importer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass due to a missing capability check on the reset_wizard_actions function in versions 1.3.4 through 1.6.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to reset the WordPress database. After which, if there is a user named 'admin', the attacker will become automatically logged in as an administrator.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36837?

How severe is CVE-2020-36837?

CVE-2020-36837 has a CVSS score of 9.9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36837?

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Source: NVD / NIST