CVE-2020-36698
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CVE-2020-36698 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user interaction in versions up to, and including, 2.50. This is due to missing capability checks on several AJAX actions and nonce disclosure in the source page of the administrative dashboard. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user interaction in versions up to, and including, 2.50. This is due to missing capability checks on several AJAX actions and nonce disclosure in the source page of the administrative dashboard. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to call functions and delete and/or upload files.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cleantalk | Security \& Malware Scan | < 2.51 |
References
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-vulnerabilities-fixed-in-security-malware-scan-by-cleantalk-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/23960f42-dfc1-4951-9169-02d889283f01Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-vulnerabilities-fixed-in-security-malware-scan-by-cleantalk-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/23960f42-dfc1-4951-9169-02d889283f01Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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