CVE-2020-36737: Import / Export Customizer Settings <= 1.0.3 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
The Import / Export Customizer Settings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.0.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the astraadminerrors() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to display an import status via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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What is CVE-2020-36737?
CVE-2020-36737 is a vulnerability in the Import / Export Customizer Settings plugin for WordPress that allows for Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks.
How severe is CVE-2020-36737?
CVE-2020-36737 has a severity rating of 4.3, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2020-36737 affect WordPress?
CVE-2020-36737 affects the Import / Export Customizer Settings plugin in WordPress, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform CSRF attacks.
How can I fix CVE-2020-36737?
To fix CVE-2020-36737, you should update the Import / Export Customizer Settings plugin to a version that includes the necessary nonce validation.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-36737?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-36737 on the following websites: [1](https://blog.nintechnet.com/25-wordpress-plugins-vulnerable-to-csrf-attacks/), [2](https://blog.nintechnet.com/more-wordpress-plugins-and-themes-vulnerable-to-csrf-attacks/), [3](https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilities-part-1/)