CVE-2020-36852
Custom Searchable Data Entry System <= 1.7.1 - Unauthenticated Database Wiping
Description
The Custom Searchable Data Entry System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated database wiping in versions up to, and including 1.7.1, due to a missing capability check and lack of sufficient validation on the ghazale_sds_delete_entries_table_row() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to completely wipe database tables such as wp_users.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 1, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 2, 2025, 7:12 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Custom Searchable Data Entry System plugin.
- Verify that the ghazale_sds_delete_entries_table_row() function is secure.
- Remove unauthenticated database wiping vulnerabilities.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Custom Searchable Data Entry System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated database wiping in versions up to, and including 1.7.1, due to a missing capability check and lack of sufficient validation on the ghazale_sds_delete_entries_table_row() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to completely wipe database tables such as wp_users. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/03/active-attack-on-zero-day-in-custom-searchable-data-entry-system-plugin/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/245d89e5-52cc-44b1-a858-0ca0aacb4e26?source=cve