Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2020-12720?

Affected: Vbulletin versions 5.5.6, 5.6.0, 5.6.1.-. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2020-12720 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 12, 2021.

Is CVE-2020-12720 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2020-12720?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-12720?

Fixed versions are available, including Vbulletin 5.5.6.

How urgently should CVE-2020-12720 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2020-12720

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

vBulletin before 5.5.6pl1, 5.6.0 before 5.6.0pl1, and 5.6.1 before 5.6.1pl1 has incorrect access control.

Published May 7, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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CVE-2020-12720 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Vbulletin.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 12, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Vbulletin 5.5.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

89%

Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

vBulletin before 5.5.6pl1, 5.6.0 before 5.6.0pl1, and 5.6.1 before 5.6.1pl1 has incorrect access control.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Apr 12, 2021	n/a	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Oct 14, 2023	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

4 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
VbulletinVbulletin	5.5.6, 5.6.0, 5.6.1.-	5.5.6

Patched Releases

Vbulletin

5.5.6

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 7, 2020
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 12, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function

References

10 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

vBulletin before 5.5.6pl1, 5.6.0 before 5.6.0pl1, and 5.6.1 before 5.6.1pl1 has incorrect access control.
Affected: Vbulletin versions 5.5.6, 5.6.0, 5.6.1.-. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Apr 12, 2021.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Vbulletin 5.5.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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