CVE-2020-36840: The Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-36840?

timetable and event schedule: upgrade to 2.3.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-36840 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36840 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-2020-36840 affect?

CVE-2020-36840 affects timetable and event schedule. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). The Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the wp_ajax_route_url() function called via a nopriv AJAX action in versions up to, and including,

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-36840?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

HIGH 7.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-36840 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting timetable and event schedule. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the wp_ajax_route_url() function called via a nopriv AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 2.3.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to call that function and perform a wide variety of actions such as including random template, injecting malicious web scripts, and more.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-10-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: motopress

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-16 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

motopress timetable and event schedule UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.3.9

Fixed in: 2.3.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy timetable-and-event-schedule || rpm -q timetable-and-event-schedule || timetable-and-event-schedule --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.3.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade timetable-and-event-schedule

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade timetable-and-event-schedule

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-2020-36840?

timetable and event schedule: upgrade to 2.3.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-36840 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36840 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-2020-36840 affect?

CVE-2020-36840 affects timetable and event schedule. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). The Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the wp_ajax_route_url() function called via a nopriv AJAX action in versions up to, and including,

How urgent is CVE-2020-36840?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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