CVE-2020-36697
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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.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Appsaloon | Wp Gdpr | <= 2.1.1 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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