CVE-2020-8799

Name: CVE-2020-8799
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-05T16:15:11.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8799 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Stored XSS vulnerability has been found in the administration page of the WTI Like Post plugin through 1.4.5 for WordPress. Once the administrator has submitted the data, the script stored is executed for all the users visiting the website.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Stored XSS vulnerability has been found in the administration page of the WTI Like Post plugin through 1.4.5 for WordPress. Once the administrator has submitted the data, the script stored is executed for all the users visiting the website.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.74%

50.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webtechideas	Wti Like Post	<= 1.4.5

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/wti-like-post/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10210Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wti-like-post/#developersProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10210Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 5, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8799?

How severe is CVE-2020-8799?

CVE-2020-8799 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8799?

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