CVE-2020-36746: The Menu Swapper plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and inclu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-36746?

menu swapper: upgrade to 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-36746 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36746 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-2020-36746 affect?

CVE-2020-36746 affects menu swapper. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Menu Swapper plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.1.0.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the mswp_save_meta() function. This makes it possible for u

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-36746?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2020-36746 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting menu swapper. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Menu Swapper plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.1.0.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the mswp_save_meta() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to save meta data via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2023-07-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: menu swapper project

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

menu swapper project menu swapper UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.1

Fixed in: 1.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy menu-swapper || rpm -q menu-swapper || menu-swapper --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade menu-swapper

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade menu-swapper

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-2020-36746?

menu swapper: upgrade to 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-36746 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36746 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-2020-36746 affect?

CVE-2020-36746 affects menu swapper. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Menu Swapper plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.1.0.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the mswp_save_meta() function. This makes it possible for u

How urgent is CVE-2020-36746?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

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