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Vulnerability record · CVE-2020-36713 · published 7 June 2023

CVE-2020-36713: Inspireui mstore api authentication bypass via alternate path vulnerability

Inspireui · Mstore Api

The MStore API plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.1.5. This is due to unrestricted access to the 'register' and 'update_user_profile' routes. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create new administrator accounts, delete existing administrator accounts, or escalate privileges on any account.

9.8 CVSS 3.1 Critical EPSS 1.6% · top 25.1% CWE-288 · Authentication bypass via alternate pathCWE-306 · Missing authentication for critical function
9.8CVSS 3.1 base score
1.6%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References, 2 tagged exploit
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

The MStore API plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.1.5. This is due to unrestricted access to the 'register' and 'update_user_profile' routes. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create new administrator accounts, delete existing administrator accounts, or escalate privileges on any account.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-fixed-in-wordpress-mstore-api-plugin/ Exploit
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-mstore-api-security-bypass-2-1-5/ Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/934c3ce9-cf2d-4bf6-9a34-f448cb2e5a1d?source=cve Third Party Advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-fixed-in-wordpress-mstore-api-plugin/ Exploit
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-mstore-api-security-bypass-2-1-5/ Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/934c3ce9-cf2d-4bf6-9a34-f448cb2e5a1d?source=cve Third Party Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2020-36713), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.