CVE-2020-36742: The Custom Field Template plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-36742?

custom field template: upgrade to newer than 2.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-36742 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36742 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-2020-36742 affect?

CVE-2020-36742 affects custom field template. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Custom Field Template plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.5.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the edit_meta_value() function. This makes it possib

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-36742?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2020-36742 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting custom field template. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Custom Field Template plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.5.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the edit_meta_value() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to edit meta field values via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2023-07-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpgogo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-07-01 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpgogo custom field template UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.5.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy custom-field-template || rpm -q custom-field-template || custom-field-template --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade custom-field-template

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade custom-field-template

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-2020-36742?

custom field template: upgrade to newer than 2.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-36742 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36742 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-2020-36742 affect?

CVE-2020-36742 affects custom field template. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Custom Field Template plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.5.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the edit_meta_value() function. This makes it possib

How urgent is CVE-2020-36742?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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