PatchTheCVECVE-2020-24316: WP Plugin Rednumber Admin Menu v1.1 and lower does not sanitize the value of the "role" GET parameter before e
CVE-2020-24316 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting admin menu. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
WP Plugin Rednumber Admin Menu v1.1 and lower does not sanitize the value of the "role" GET parameter before echoing it back out to the user. This results in a reflected XSS vulnerability that attackers can exploit with a specially crafted URL.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 41%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2020-08-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2020-24316?
admin menu: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-24316 being exploited?
CVE-2020-24316 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-2020-24316 affect?
CVE-2020-24316 affects admin menu. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). WP Plugin Rednumber Admin Menu v1.1 and lower does not sanitize the value of the "role" GET parameter before echoing it back out to the user. This results in a reflected XSS vulnerability that attackers can exploit with a specially crafted
How urgent is CVE-2020-24316?
Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference