CVE-2020-36698: Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk <= 2.50 - Missing Authorization
The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user interaction in versions up to, and including, 2.50. This is due to missing capability checks on several AJAX actions and nonce disclosure in the source page of the administrative dashboard. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to call functions and delete and/or upload files.
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What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-36698.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user interaction.'
What is the severity of CVE-2020-36698?
The severity of CVE-2020-36698 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
How does the vulnerability occur?
The vulnerability occurs due to missing capability checks on several AJAX actions and nonce disclosure in the source page of the administrative dashboard.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-36698?
Versions up to, and including, 2.50 of the Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2020-36698.