Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2020-8772?

Affected: Infinitewp Client (Revmakx); iwp-client (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2020-8772 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2020-8772 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-2020-8772?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-8772?

Fixed versions are available, including iwp-client 1.9.4.5, Infinitewp Client 1.9.4.5.

How urgently should CVE-2020-8772 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2020-8772

CriticalPublic exploit

The InfiniteWP Client plugin before 1.9.4.5 for WordPress has a missing authorization check in iwp_mmb_set_request in init.php.

Published Feb 6, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024 · Also known as 63f10214-69ef-4b5d-8d2b-2e2c1bafa7e7

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2020-8772 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Infinitewp Client (Revmakx), iwp-client (wordpress-plugin).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including iwp-client 1.9.4.5, Infinitewp Client 1.9.4.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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)

88%

Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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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.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Infinitewp ClientRevmakx	See advisory	1.9.4.5
iwp-clientwordpress-plugin	See advisory	1.9.4.5

Patched Releases

iwp-client

1.9.4.5

Infinitewp Client

1.9.4.5

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Feb 6, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

The InfiniteWP Client plugin before 1.9.4.5 for WordPress has a missing authorization check in iwp_mmb_set_request in init.php.
Affected: Infinitewp Client (Revmakx); iwp-client (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including iwp-client 1.9.4.5, Infinitewp Client 1.9.4.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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