CVE-2020-5766

Name: CVE-2020-5766
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-13T15:15:14.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 6.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5766 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in SRS Simple Hits Counter Plugin for WordPress 1.0.3 and 1.0.4 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to determine the value of database fields.. EPSS estimates a 6.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in SRS Simple Hits Counter Plugin for WordPress 1.0.3 and 1.0.4 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to determine the value of database fields.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

6.05%

92.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Srs Simple Hits Counter Project	Srs Simple Hits Counter	1.0.3
Srs Simple Hits Counter Project	Srs Simple Hits Counter	1.0.4

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-42Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-42Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5766?

How severe is CVE-2020-5766?

CVE-2020-5766 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5766?

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