CVE-2020-6008

Name: CVE-2020-6008
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-31T15:15:22.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6008 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. LifterLMS Wordpress plugin version below 3.37.15 is vulnerable to arbitrary file write leading to remote code execution. EPSS estimates a 3.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

LifterLMS Wordpress plugin version below 3.37.15 is vulnerable to arbitrary file write leading to remote code execution

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

3.78%

88.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lifterlms	Lifterlms	< 3.37.15

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/lifterlms/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/lifterlms/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6008?

LifterLMS Wordpress plugin version below 3.37.15 is vulnerable to arbitrary file write leading to remote code execution

How severe is CVE-2020-6008?

CVE-2020-6008 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6008?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-6008?

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Source: NVD / NIST