CVE-2020-28036
First published: Mon Nov 02 2020(Updated: )
wp-includes/class-wp-xmlrpc-server.php in WordPress before 5.5.2 allows attackers to gain privileges by using XML-RPC to comment on a post.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/wordpress | 5.0.15+dfsg1-0+deb10u1 5.0.19+dfsg1-0+deb10u1 5.7.8+dfsg1-0+deb11u2 6.1.1+dfsg1-1 6.3.1+dfsg1-1 | |
| WordPress WordPress | <5.5.2 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =31 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =32 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =33 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 |
Remedy
https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/commit/c9e6b98968025b1629015998d12c3102165a7d32
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/commit/c9e6b98968025b1629015998d12c3102165a7d32
- https://wordpress.org/news/2020/10/wordpress-5-5-2-security-and-maintenance-release/
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10449
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-28036
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/11/msg00004.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CHHVNK2WYAM3ZTCXTFSEIT56IKLVJHU3/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VAVVYJKA2I6CRQUINECDPBGWMQDEG244/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VUXVUAKL2HL4QYJEPHBNVQQWRMFMII2Y/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4784
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-28036?
CVE-2020-28036 is a vulnerability in WordPress before version 5.5.2 that allows attackers to gain privileges by using XML-RPC to comment on a post.
How severe is CVE-2020-28036?
CVE-2020-28036 has a severity value of 9.8, which is considered critical.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-28036?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-28036 by using XML-RPC to comment on a post, gaining privileges and potentially compromising the WordPress site.
What is the remedy for CVE-2020-28036?
To fix CVE-2020-28036, WordPress sites should be updated to version 5.5.2 or higher, which addresses the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-28036?
More information about CVE-2020-28036 can be found on the WordPress official website and the GitHub commit page.
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