Vulnerability Description
WordPress before 5.5.2 allows attackers to gain privileges via XML-RPC.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | < 5.5.2 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/11/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://wordpress.org/news/2020/10/wordpress-5-5-2-security-and-maintenance-releRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4784Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/11/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://wordpress.org/news/2020/10/wordpress-5-5-2-security-and-maintenance-releRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4784Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-28035?
CVE-2020-28035 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). WordPress before 5.5.2 allows attackers to gain privileges via XML-RPC.
How severe is CVE-2020-28035?
CVE-2020-28035 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-28035?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress, Fedoraproject Fedora, Debian Debian Linux.