CVE-2020-28642: In InfiniteWP Admin Panel before 3.1.12.3, resetPasswordSendMail generates a weak password-reset code, which m

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-28642?

infinitewp: upgrade to 3.1.12.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-28642 being exploited?

CVE-2020-28642 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-2020-28642 affect?

CVE-2020-28642 affects infinitewp. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In InfiniteWP Admin Panel before 3.1.12.3, resetPasswordSendMail generates a weak password-reset code, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct admin Account Takeover attacks.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-28642?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-28642 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting infinitewp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In InfiniteWP Admin Panel before 3.1.12.3, resetPasswordSendMail generates a weak password-reset code, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct admin Account Takeover attacks.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-338
Published	2020-11-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: infinitewp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-11-16 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

infinitewp infinitewp UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.1.12.3

Fixed in: 3.1.12.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy infinitewp || rpm -q infinitewp || infinitewp --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.1.12.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade infinitewp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade infinitewp

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-2020-28642?

infinitewp: upgrade to 3.1.12.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-28642 being exploited?

CVE-2020-28642 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-2020-28642 affect?

CVE-2020-28642 affects infinitewp. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). In InfiniteWP Admin Panel before 3.1.12.3, resetPasswordSendMail generates a weak password-reset code, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct admin Account Takeover attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2020-28642?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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