CVE-2020-36721
First published: Wed Jun 07 2023(Updated: )
The Brilliance <= 1.2.7, Activello <= 1.4.0, and Newspaper X <= 1.3.1 themes for WordPress are vulnerable to Plugin Activation/Deactivation. This is due to the 'activello_activate_plugin' and 'activello_deactivate_plugin' functions in the 'inc/welcome-screen/class-activello-welcome.php' file missing capability and security checks/nonces. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to activate and deactivate arbitrary plugins installed on a vulnerable site.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Colorlib Activello Theme | <1.4.2 | |
| Colorlib Bonkers | <1.0.6 | |
| Illdy | <2.1.7 | |
| Colorlib Newspaper X | <1.3.2 | |
| Colorlib Pixova Lite | <2.0.7 | |
| Colorlib Shapely | <1.2.9 | |
| Cpothemes Affluent | <1.1.2 | |
| Cpothemes Allegiant | <1.2.6 | |
| Cpothemes Brilliance | <1.3.0 | |
| Cpothemes Transcend | <1.2.0 | |
| Machothemes Antreas | <1.0.7 | |
| Machothemes Medzone Lite | <1.2.6 | |
| Machothemes Naturemag Lite | <=1.0.4 | |
| Tagdiv Newsmag | <2.4.2 | |
| Machothemes Regina Lite | <2.0.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/unauthenticated-function-injection-vulnerability-fixed-in-15-wordpress-themes/
- https://wordpress.org/themes/activello/
- https://wordpress.org/themes/brilliance/
- https://wordpress.org/themes/newspaper-x/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a9e4e989-8e55-4ea7-8f42-9f67cfab1168?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-36721?
CVE-2020-36721 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to unauthorized plugin activation and deactivation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36721?
To fix CVE-2020-36721, update the affected themes to their latest versions where the vulnerability has been patched.
Which WordPress themes are affected by CVE-2020-36721?
CVE-2020-36721 affects Cpothemes Brilliance versions up to 1.3.0 and several other themes including Activello, Newspaper X, and others.
What kind of exploit is possible with CVE-2020-36721?
CVE-2020-36721 allows an attacker to activate or deactivate plugins without proper authentication, leading to potential site compromise.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-36721 while I update my theme?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2020-36721 is to disable the affected theme's welcome screen functions if code access is available.
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