PatchTheCVECVE-2020-36919: WPForms 1.7.8 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the slider import search feature and tab parame
CVE-2020-36919 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting wpforms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
WPForms 1.7.8 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the slider import search feature and tab parameter. Attackers can inject malicious scripts through the ListTable.php endpoint to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim's browser.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 69%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2026-01-13 |
| 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-2020-36919?
wpforms: upgrade to newer than 1.7.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-36919 being exploited?
CVE-2020-36919 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-2020-36919 affect?
CVE-2020-36919 affects wpforms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). WPForms 1.7.8 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the slider import search feature and tab parameter. Attackers can inject malicious scripts through the ListTable.php endpoint to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim's browser
How urgent is CVE-2020-36919?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference
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