CVE-2020-36833

Name: CVE-2020-36833
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-16T07:15:07.893+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36833 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Indeed Membership Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on various AJAX actions in versions 7.3 - 8.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attacker, with minimal permission, such as a subscriber, to perform a variety of actions such as modifying settings and viewing sensitive data.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Indeed Membership Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on various AJAX actions in versions 7.3 - 8.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attacker, with minimal permission, such as a subscriber, to perform a variety of actions such as modifying settings and viewing sensitive data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36833?

How severe is CVE-2020-36833?

CVE-2020-36833 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36833?

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Source: NVD / NIST