What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-13640?

CVE-2020-13640 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 12.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-13640?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-13640. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 12.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-13640?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-13640. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Wpdiscuz CVE-2020-13640

CRITICAL

SQL Injection (CWE-89)

2020-06-18 cve@mitre.org

WordPress SQLi Wpdiscuz

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 18, 2020 - 15:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

A SQL injection issue in the gVectors wpDiscuz plugin 5.3.5 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the order parameter of a wpdLoadMoreComments. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. A SQL injection issue in the gVectors wpDiscuz plugin 5.3.5 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the order parameter of a wpdLoadMoreComments request. (No 7.x versions are affected.) Affected products include: Gvectors Wpdiscuz.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use parameterized queries/prepared statements. Never concatenate user input into SQL. Apply least-privilege database permissions.