CVE-2020-8417

HIGH LAB

Code Snippets < 2.14.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via Import Menu

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 3 public exploits for CVE-2020-8417. PoCs published by waleweewe12, Vulnmachines, Rapidsafeguard.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a functional exploit PoC for CVE-2020-8417, targeting the Code Snippets plugin for WordPress. It includes a Docker Compose setup to replicate a vulnerable environment and the plugin's source code, demonstrating the vulnerability in a controlled manner.

Description

The Code Snippets plugin before 2.14.0 for WordPress allows CSRF because of the lack of a Referer check on the import menu.

Exploits (3)

nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by waleweewe12 · poc
https://github.com/waleweewe12/CVE-2020-8417

This repository contains a functional exploit PoC for CVE-2020-8417, targeting the Code Snippets plugin for WordPress. It includes a Docker Compose setup to replicate a vulnerable environment and the plugin's source code, demonstrating the vulnerability in a controlled manner.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Code Snippets plugin for WordPress (versions prior to 2.14.0)
Auth required
Prerequisites: WordPress installation with vulnerable Code Snippets plugin · Administrator access to WordPress
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec SUSPICIOUS 1 stars
by Vulnmachines · poc
https://github.com/Vulnmachines/WordPress_CVE-2020-8417

The repository lacks exploit code and only contains a README with social media links and a YouTube video reference, which is typical of suspicious repos aiming to redirect users elsewhere.

Classification
Suspicious 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Theoretical
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: WordPress
No auth needed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10050

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.5031
EPSS Percentile 97.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-352
Status published
Products (1)
codesnippets/code_snippets < 2.14.0
Published Jan 28, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026