CVE-2020-36831
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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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nextscripts | Social Networks Auto Poster | < 4.3.18 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0641578b-16b9-4d79-af69-b4886840da36Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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