CVE-2020-5240

What it is

In wagtail-2fa before 1.4.1, any user with access to the CMS can view and delete other users 2FA devices by going to the correct path. The user does not require special permissions in order to do so. By deleting the other users device they can disable the target users 2FA devices and potentially compromise the account if they figure out their password. The problem has been patched in version 1.4.1.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data tampering.

Exploit odds

1.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2020-03-13 22:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 03:21 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.6 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2020-03-13 22:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 03:21 UTC

Exploit probability

1.0% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-285

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Labdigital wagtail-2fa < 1.4.1

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.6

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

High

Availability

None

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