CVE-2020-8772
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
88.0 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The InfiniteWP Client plugin before 1.9.4.5 for WordPress has a missing authorization check in iwp_mmb_set_request in init.php. Any attacker who knows the username of an administrator can log in.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-02-06
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-8772?
The InfiniteWP Client plugin before 1.9.4.5 for WordPress has a missing authorization check in iwp_mmb_set_request in init.php. Any attacker who knows the username of an administrator can log in.
Is CVE-2020-8772 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-8772 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 88.0% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-8772?
CVE-2020-8772 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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