What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-9043?

CVE-2020-9043 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 8.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-9043?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-9043. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 8.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-9043?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-9043. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Wpcentral CVE-2020-9043

HIGH

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2020-02-17 cve@mitre.org

WordPress Information Disclosure Wpcentral

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 17, 2020 - 17:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

The wpCentral plugin before 1.5.1 for WordPress allows disclosure of the connection key.

AnalysisAI

The wpCentral plugin before 1.5.1 for WordPress allows disclosure of the connection key. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. The wpCentral plugin before 1.5.1 for WordPress allows disclosure of the connection key. Affected products include: Wpcentral. Version information: before 1.5.1.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.