CVE-2020-36710: The WPS Hide Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to login page disclosure even when the settings of the p

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-36710?

wps hide login: upgrade to newer than 1.5.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-36710 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36710 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-2020-36710 affect?

CVE-2020-36710 affects wps hide login. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WPS Hide Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to login page disclosure even when the settings of the plugin are set to hide the login page making it possible for unauthenticated attackers to brute force credentials on sites in versi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-36710?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-36710 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting wps hide login. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WPS Hide Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to login page disclosure even when the settings of the plugin are set to hide the login page making it possible for unauthenticated attackers to brute force credentials on sites in versions up to, and including, 1.5.4.2.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2023-06-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpserveur

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-07 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpserveur wps hide login UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.5.4.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.5.4.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wps-hide-login || rpm -q wps-hide-login || wps-hide-login --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.5.4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wps-hide-login

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wps-hide-login

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-2020-36710?

wps hide login: upgrade to newer than 1.5.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-36710 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36710 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-2020-36710 affect?

CVE-2020-36710 affects wps hide login. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WPS Hide Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to login page disclosure even when the settings of the plugin are set to hide the login page making it possible for unauthenticated attackers to brute force credentials on sites in versi

How urgent is CVE-2020-36710?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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