CVE-2017-20095: A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Simple Ads Manager Plugin

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MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-20095 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting simple ads manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Simple Ads Manager Plugin. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation leads to code injection. The attack can be initiated remotely.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2022-06-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: simple ads manager project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-24 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simple ads manager project simple ads manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.9.8.125

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.9.8.125

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-ads-manager || rpm -q simple-ads-manager || simple-ads-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.9.8.125 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison simple-ads-manager sudo apt install simple-ads-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9.8.125> sudo apt-mark hold simple-ads-manager

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list simple-ads-manager sudo dnf downgrade simple-ads-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9.8.125> sudo dnf versionlock add simple-ads-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-20095?

simple ads manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-20095 being exploited?

CVE-2017-20095 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-20095 affect?

CVE-2017-20095 affects simple ads manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Simple Ads Manager Plugin. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation leads to code injection. The attack can be initiated remotely.

How urgent is CVE-2017-20095?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

References

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