CVE-2020-9457

Name: CVE-2020-9457
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-06T19:15:11.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9457 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The RegistrationMagic plugin through 4.6.0.3 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users (with minimal privileges) to import custom vulnerable forms and change form settings via class_rm_form_settings_controller.php, resulting in privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The RegistrationMagic plugin through 4.6.0.3 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users (with minimal privileges) to import custom vulnerable forms and change form settings via class_rm_form_settings_controller.php, resulting in privilege escalation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.53%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

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-2020-9457?

How severe is CVE-2020-9457?

CVE-2020-9457 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9457?

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-2020-9457?

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Source: NVD / NIST