CVE-2020-36831

NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster <= 4.3.17 - Missing Authorization

Description

The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on multiple user privilege/security functions provided in versions up to, and including 4.3.17. This makes it possible for low-privileged attackers, like subscribers, to perform restricted actions that would be otherwise locked to a administrative-level user.

Categories

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory sucuri.net Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com Third-Party Advisory acunetix.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: nextscripts NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3709465d-6d67-45bd-abb9-4875065b8129?source=cve third party advisory
https://blog.sucuri.net/2020/09/insufficient-privilege-validation-in-nextscripts-social-networks-auto-poster.html third party advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0641578b-16b9-4d79-af69-b4886840da36 third party advisory
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-nextscripts-social-networks-auto-poster-security-bypass-4-3-17/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36831?
CVE-2020-36831 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-36831?
To fix CVE-2020-36831, 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-2020-36831 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-36831 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-36831?
CVE-2020-36831 affects nextscripts NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster.
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