CVE-2020-36708: Epsilon Framework Themes (Various Versions) - Function Injection

Published Jun 7, 2023
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Updated

The following themes for WordPress are vulnerable to Function Injections in versions up to and including Shapely <= 1.2.7, NewsMag <= 2.4.1, Activello <= 1.4.0, Illdy <= 2.1.4, Allegiant <= 1.2.2, Newspaper X <= 1.3.1, Pixova Lite <= 2.0.5, Brilliance <= 1.2.7, MedZone Lite <= 1.2.4, Regina Lite <= 2.0.4, Transcend <= 1.1.8, Affluent <= 1.1.0, Bonkers <= 1.0.4, Antreas <= 1.0.2, Sparkling <= 2.4.8, and NatureMag Lite <= 1.0.4. This is due to epsilonframeworkajaxaction. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to call functions and achieve remote code execution.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Colorlib Activello Wordpress<1.4.2
Colorlib Bonkers Wordpress<1.0.6
Colorlib Illdy Wordpress<2.1.7
Colorlib Newspaper X Wordpress<1.3.2
Colorlib Pixova Lite Wordpress<2.0.7
Colorlib Shapely Wordpress<1.2.9
Colorlib Sparklinkg Wordpress<=2.4.8
Cpothemes Affluent Wordpress<1.1.2
Cpothemes Allegiant Wordpress<1.2.6
Cpothemes Brilliance Wordpress<1.3.0
Cpothemes Transcend Wordpress<1.2.0
Machothemes Antreas Wordpress<1.0.7
Machothemes Medzone Lite Wordpress<1.2.6
Machothemes Naturemag Lite Wordpress<=1.0.4
Machothemes Newsmag Wordpress<2.4.2
Machothemes Regina Lite Wordpress<2.0.6

Event History

Jun 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:51 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36708?

CVE-2020-36708 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for function injection attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-36708?

To fix CVE-2020-36708, update your WordPress theme to a version that is higher than the vulnerable versions listed in the CVE details.

3

Which WordPress themes are affected by CVE-2020-36708?

CVE-2020-36708 affects several themes including Shapely, NewsMag, Activello, Illdy, Allegiant, and others as detailed in the CVE report.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2020-36708?

Exploitation of CVE-2020-36708 can lead to unauthorized function injection, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected site.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2020-36708?

Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2020-36708, which target the insecure themes and allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions.

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