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CVE-2020-36504: The WP-Pro-Quiz WordPress plugin through 0.37 does not have CSRF check in place when deleting a quiz, which co

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MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2020-36504 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting wp-pro-quiz. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP-Pro-Quiz WordPress plugin through 0.37 does not have CSRF check in place when deleting a quiz, which could allow an attacker to make a logged in admin delete arbitrary quiz on the blog

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.5 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-352
Published2021-11-01
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wp-pro-quiz project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

wp-pro-quiz project wp-pro-quiz UPGRADE
Affected: <= 0.37
Fixed in: newer than 0.37
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy wp-pro-quiz || rpm -q wp-pro-quiz || wp-pro-quiz --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.37 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-pro-quiz
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade wp-pro-quiz
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-36504?

wp-pro-quiz: upgrade to newer than 0.37. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-36504 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36504 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-2020-36504 affect?

CVE-2020-36504 affects wp-pro-quiz. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The WP-Pro-Quiz WordPress plugin through 0.37 does not have CSRF check in place when deleting a quiz, which could allow an attacker to make a logged in admin delete arbitrary quiz on the blog

How urgent is CVE-2020-36504?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

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