CVE-2020-36831

Name: CVE-2020-36831
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-16T07:15:07.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36831 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nextscripts	Social Networks Auto Poster	< 4.3.18

References

https://blog.sucuri.net/2020/09/insufficient-privilege-validation-in-nextscripts-social-networks-auto-poster.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0641578b-16b9-4d79-af69-b4886840da36Third Party Advisory
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-nextscripts-social-networks-auto-poster-security-bypass-4-3-17/Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3709465d-6d67-45bd-abb9-4875065b8129?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36831?

How severe is CVE-2020-36831?

CVE-2020-36831 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36831?

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