Risk Profile
9.9
CVSS Score
Vulnerability Report
Plugin
Critical
Patch path listed
CVE-2020-9456
RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms and User Login <= 4.6.0.3 - Authenticated Privilege Escalation
In the RegistrationMagic plugin through 4.6.0.3 for WordPress, the user controller allows remote authenticated users (with minimal privileges) to elevate their privileges to administrator via class_rm_user_controller.php rm_user_edit.
Quick Answer
CVE-2020-9456 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.9 Privilege Escalation issue affecting the Plugin RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login. It affects Versions before 4.6.0.4 and is fixed in 4.6.0.4.
Published
Mar 05, 2020
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager
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Response
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Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 4.6.0.4, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing
CVE-2020-9456 is tracked for the Plugin RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login as critical severity with CVSS 9.9. The affected range is Versions before 4.6.0.4. Update RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login to 4.6.0.4 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
Issue Type
Privilege Escalation
Primary Fixed Version
4.6.0.4
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 4.6.0.4
Tracking ID
CVE-2020-9456
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Identifier strength
CVE-2020-9456
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Version evidence
Versions before 4.6.0.4
Affected version data gives operators a concrete comparison point against installed WordPress software.
Patch evidence
4.6.0.4
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Source coverage
1 reference
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Verification Checklist
How to validate this finding
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Step 1
Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions before 4.6.0.4.
Step 2
Confirm RegistrationMagic – Custom Registration Forms, User Registration, Payment, and User Login is updated to 4.6.0.4 or newer.
Step 3
Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.
Step 4
After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.
Detailed Metadata
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | CVE-2020-9456 |
| Patched Versions |
4.6.0.4
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| Affected Versions |
Versions before 4.6.0.4
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