7.5
CWE
862 285
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-36696

First published: Wed Jun 07 2023(Updated: )

The Product Input Fields for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the handle_downloads() function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download files from the vulnerable service.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tyche Softwares Product Input Fields for WooCommerce<1.2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-36696.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-36696?

    The severity of CVE-2020-36696 is high (7.5).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-36696?

    The Product Input Fields for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 1.2.6 are affected by CVE-2020-36696.

  • How can unauthenticated attackers exploit CVE-2020-36696?

    Unauthenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2020-36696 to bypass authorization and download files from the vulnerable WordPress plugin.

  • Are there any references available for CVE-2020-36696?

    Yes, here are some references for CVE-2020-36696: [Link 1](https://blog.nintechnet.com/high-severity-vulnerability-fixed-in-product-input-fields-for-woocommerce/), [Link 2](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2349889%40product-input-fields-for-woocommerce&new=2349889%40product-input-fields-for-woocommerce&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=), [Link 3](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/15f345e6-fc53-4bac-bc5a-de898181ea74).

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