8.8
CWE
862
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-9457

First published: Fri Mar 06 2020(Updated: )

The RegistrationMagic plugin through 4.6.0.3 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users (with minimal privileges) to import custom vulnerable forms and change form settings via class_rm_form_settings_controller.php, resulting in privilege escalation.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Metagauss Registrationmagic<=4.6.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-9457?

    CVE-2020-9457 is a vulnerability in the RegistrationMagic plugin for WordPress that allows remote authenticated users to import custom vulnerable forms and change form settings, leading to privilege escalation.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9457?

    The severity of CVE-2020-9457 is rated as high with a CVSS severity score of 8.8.

  • How does CVE-2020-9457 affect me?

    If you are using the RegistrationMagic plugin for WordPress version up to and including 4.6.0.3, you are affected by CVE-2020-9457.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-9457?

    To fix CVE-2020-9457, you should update the RegistrationMagic plugin to the latest version, which includes the necessary security patches.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9457?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-9457 on the WordPress plugin page and the WPScan Vulnerability Database.

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