CVE-2020-29303: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the SabaiApp Directories Pro plugin 1.3.45 for WordPress allows

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-29303 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting directories pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the SabaiApp Directories Pro plugin 1.3.45 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a POST to /wp-admin/admin.php?page=drts/directories&q=%2F with _drts_form_build_id parameter containing the XSS payload and _t_ parameter set to an invalid or non-existent CSRF token.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-12-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: directoriespro

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-12-14 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

directoriespro directories pro DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.45

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.45

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy directories-pro || rpm -q directories-pro || directories-pro --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.45 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison directories-pro sudo apt install directories-pro=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.45> sudo apt-mark hold directories-pro

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

dnf --showduplicates list directories-pro sudo dnf downgrade directories-pro-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.45> sudo dnf versionlock add directories-pro

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2020-29303?

directories pro: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-29303 being exploited?

CVE-2020-29303 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-2020-29303 affect?

CVE-2020-29303 affects directories pro. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the SabaiApp Directories Pro plugin 1.3.45 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a POST to /wp-admin/admin.php?page=drts/directories&q=%2F with _drts_f

How urgent is CVE-2020-29303?

Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-29304 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the SabaiApps WordPress Directories Pro plugin version 1.

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