CVE-2020-36713

Public Exploit

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.90% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory acunetix.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: inspireui MStore API
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36713?
CVE-2020-36713 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-36713?
To fix CVE-2020-36713, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-36713 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-36713 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-36713?
CVE-2020-36713 affects inspireui MStore API.
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