CVE-2020-36730

Public Exploit

Description

The CMP for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the cmp_get_post_detail(), niteo_export_csv(), and cmp_disable_comingsoon_ajax() functions in versions up to, and including, 3.8.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read posts, export subscriber lists, and/or deactivate the plugin.

Category

8.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 42.78% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com Third-Party Advisory acunetix.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: niteo CMP – Coming Soon & Maintenance Plugin by NiteoThemes
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f1ef067b-e4b4-4174-b6ff-ec94a7afd55d?source=cve third party advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-vulnerabilities-fixed-in-cmp-coming-soon-and-maintenance-plugin/ exploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10341 third party advisory
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-cmp-coming-soon-maintenance-by-niteothemes-security-bypass-3-8-1/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36730?
CVE-2020-36730 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-36730?
To fix CVE-2020-36730, 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-2020-36730 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-36730 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~43% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-36730?
CVE-2020-36730 affects niteo CMP – Coming Soon & Maintenance Plugin by NiteoThemes.
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