CVE-2020-36719
CriticalExploitedListingPro - WordPress Directory & Listing Theme < 2.6.1 - Arbitrary Plugin Installation, Activation and Deactivation
Published Dec 16, 2020 · Updated Apr 8, 2026 · Also known as a08fa649-3092-4c26-a009-2dd576b9b1ac
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-36719 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Listingpro (Cridio), ListingPro - WordPress Directory & Listing Theme.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 17, 2020. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 4.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Listingpro 2.6.1, ListingPro - WordPress Directory & Listing Theme 2.6.1.
- 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)
4.3%
Higher than 91.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The ListingPro - WordPress Directory & Listing Theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Plugin Installation, Activation and Deactivation in versions before 2.6.1. This is due to a missing capability check on the lp_cc_addons_actions function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily install, activate and deactivate any plugin.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 17, 2020 | 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
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ListingproCridio | See advisory | 2.6.1 |
| ListingPro - WordPress Directory & Listing Theme | See advisory | 2.6.1 |
Patched Releases
Listingpro
2.6.1
ListingPro - WordPress Directory & Listing Theme
2.6.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 16, 2020
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 17, 2020
Last updated
Apr 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-862 Missing Authorization
References
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a08fa649-3092-4c26-a009-2dd576b9b1ac?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a08fa649-3092-4c26-a009-2dd576b9b1ac?source=api-scan
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a08fa649-3092-4c26-a009-2dd576b9b1ac?source=cve
- exploithttps://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-listingpro-theme-fixed-a-critical-vulnerability/
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The ListingPro - WordPress Directory & Listing Theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Plugin Installation, Activation and Deactivation in versions before 2.6.1.
Affected: Listingpro (Cridio); ListingPro - WordPress Directory & Listing Theme. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 17, 2020.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Listingpro 2.6.1, ListingPro - WordPress Directory & Listing Theme 2.6.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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