CVE-2020-9454

Name: CVE-2020-9454
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-06T19:15:11.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9454 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A CSRF vulnerability in the RegistrationMagic plugin through 4.6.0.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to forge requests on behalf of a site administrator to change all settings for the plugin, including deleting users, creating new roles with escalated privileges, and allowing PHP file uploads via forms.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A CSRF vulnerability in the RegistrationMagic plugin through 4.6.0.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to forge requests on behalf of a site administrator to change all settings for the plugin, including deleting users, creating new roles with escalated privileges, and allowing PHP file uploads via forms.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Metagauss	Registrationmagic	<= 4.6.0.3

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager/#developersThird Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10116Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/03/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-registrationmagic-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager/#developersThird Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10116Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/03/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-registrationmagic-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 6, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9454?

How severe is CVE-2020-9454?

CVE-2020-9454 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9454?

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-2020-9454?

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Source: NVD / NIST