ListingPro WordPress Directory & Listing Theme - Information Disclosure (CVE-2020-36723)

CVE-2020-36723 is a vulnerability in the ListingPro WordPress Directory & Listing Theme that allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive user data, including usernames, full names, email addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses, and user post counts. This exposure could facilitate targeted phishing attacks, identity theft, or further compromise of affected WordPress sites.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 15th of October 2025.

According to CrowdSec data, while opportunistic exploitation dominates, a portion of threat actors trying to exploit CVE-2020-36723 apply basic targeting methods such as port or service detection. This indicates emerging patterns of selective targeting. CrowdSec data also reveals a clear uptick in attacks involving CVE-2020-36723 over the past week. Activity is above the usual baseline, suggesting growing attention from attackers. This may reflect rising awareness, recent exploit releases, or expanded targeting efforts.

Attackers exploit endpoints such as /wp-admin/index.php?download-lp-users=yes to download files containing sensitive user data, including usernames, emails, and other personal information.