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.

Insights from the CrowdSec network reveal that the attackers trying to exploit CVE-2020-36723 are composed of a fairly even mix of opportunistic and targeted actors. Some attackers employ preliminary reconnaissance, while others use indiscriminate scanning. In addition, according to the CrowdSec network, attack volume against CVE-2020-36723 has dipped slightly compared to the previous week. Although still commonly targeted, the decline suggests a cooling-off period. Long-term relevance remains, but attention is waning.

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.