CVE-2020-10817: The custom-searchable-data-entry-system (aka Custom Searchable Data Entry System) plugin through 1.7.1 for Wor

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-10817?

custom searchable data entry system: upgrade to newer than 1.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-10817 being exploited?

CVE-2020-10817 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-10817 affect?

CVE-2020-10817 affects custom searchable data entry system. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The custom-searchable-data-entry-system (aka Custom Searchable Data Entry System) plugin through 1.7.1 for WordPress allows SQL Injection. NOTE: this product is discontinued.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-10817?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-10817 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting custom searchable data entry system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The custom-searchable-data-entry-system (aka Custom Searchable Data Entry System) plugin through 1.7.1 for WordPress allows SQL Injection. NOTE: this product is discontinued.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2020-03-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: custom searchable data entry system project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-03-27 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

custom searchable data entry system project custom searchable data entry system UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.7.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.7.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy custom-searchable-data-entry-system || rpm -q custom-searchable-data-entry-system || custom-searchable-data-entry-system --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade custom-searchable-data-entry-system

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade custom-searchable-data-entry-system

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2020-10817?

custom searchable data entry system: upgrade to newer than 1.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-10817 being exploited?

CVE-2020-10817 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-2020-10817 affect?

CVE-2020-10817 affects custom searchable data entry system. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The custom-searchable-data-entry-system (aka Custom Searchable Data Entry System) plugin through 1.7.1 for WordPress allows SQL Injection. NOTE: this product is discontinued.

How urgent is CVE-2020-10817?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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