PatchTheCVECVE-2020-36505: The Delete All Comments Easily WordPress plugin through 1.3 is lacking Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) check
CVE-2020-36505 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting delete all comments easily. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Delete All Comments Easily WordPress plugin through 1.3 is lacking Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) checks, which could result in an unauthenticated attacker making a logged in admin delete all comments from the blog.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 50%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2021-11-01 |
| 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-2020-36505?
delete all comments easily: upgrade to newer than 1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-36505 being exploited?
CVE-2020-36505 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-2020-36505 affect?
CVE-2020-36505 affects delete all comments easily. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Delete All Comments Easily WordPress plugin through 1.3 is lacking Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) checks, which could result in an unauthenticated attacker making a logged in admin delete all comments from the blog.
How urgent is CVE-2020-36505?
Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference