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CVE-2020-36697

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.85%

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CVE-2020-36697 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP GDPR plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check in versions up to, and including, 2.1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete any comment and modify the plugin’s settings.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP GDPR plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check in versions up to, and including, 2.1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete any comment and modify the plugin’s settings.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability
0.85%

53.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppsaloonWp Gdpr<= 2.1.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36697?
The WP GDPR plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check in versions up to, and including, 2.1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete any comment and modify the plugin’s settings.
How severe is CVE-2020-36697?
CVE-2020-36697 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36697?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST