CVE-2020-36715

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified

CVE-2020-36715 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The Login/Signup Popup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on several functions in versions up to, and including, 1.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into the plugin settings that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Login/Signup Popup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on several functions in versions up to, and including, 1.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into the plugin settings that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.6/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.70%

48.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XootixLogin\/Signup Popup<= 1.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36715?
The Login/Signup Popup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on several functions in versions up to, and including, 1.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into the plugin settings that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
How severe is CVE-2020-36715?
CVE-2020-36715 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36715?
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