CVE-2020-36741: CSRF
First published: Sat Jul 01 2023(Updated: )
The MultiVendorX plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.5.7. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the submit_comment() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to submit comments via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Multivendorx Multivendorx | <=3.5.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/25-wordpress-plugins-vulnerable-to-csrf-attacks/
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/more-wordpress-plugins-and-themes-vulnerable-to-csrf-attacks/
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilities-part-1/
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilities-part-2/
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilities-part-3/
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilities-part-4/
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilities-part-5/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/dc-woocommerce-multi-vendor/tags/3.5.8/classes/class-wcmp-vendor-dashboard.php?rev=2381617#L432
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2c3d9fa7-8ea2-4213-8b28-2ca9191a8223?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36741?
CVE-2020-36741 refers to a vulnerability in the MultiVendorX plugin for WordPress that allows for Cross-Site Request Forgery.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-36741?
CVE-2020-36741 has a severity level of medium with a severity value of 4.3.
How does CVE-2020-36741 affect the MultiVendorX plugin?
CVE-2020-36741 affects versions up to and including 3.5.7 of the MultiVendorX plugin for WordPress.
How can unauthenticated attackers exploit CVE-2020-36741?
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2020-36741 by submitting comments via a forged request.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-36741?
Yes, an update to version 3.5.8 or later of the MultiVendorX plugin for WordPress fixes CVE-2020-36741.
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