CVE-2020-36719

Public Exploit

Description

The ListingPro - WordPress Directory & Listing Theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Plugin Installation, Activation and Deactivation in versions before 2.6.1. This is due to a missing capability check on the lp_cc_addons_actions function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily install, activate and deactivate any plugin.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.87% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: n/a ListingPro - WordPress Directory & Listing Theme
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a08fa649-3092-4c26-a009-2dd576b9b1ac?source=cve third party advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-listingpro-theme-fixed-a-critical-vulnerability/ exploit
https://themeforest.net/item/listingpro-multipurpose-directory-theme/19386460 product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36719?
CVE-2020-36719 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-36719?
To fix CVE-2020-36719, 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-2020-36719 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-36719 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-2020-36719?
CVE-2020-36719 affects n/a ListingPro - WordPress Directory & Listing Theme.
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