CVE-2020-36744: CSRF
First published: Sat Jul 01 2023(Updated: )
The NotificationX plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.8.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the generate_conversions() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to generate conversions 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wpdeveloper Notificationx | <=1.8.2 |
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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/changeset/2368331/notificationx/trunk/public/class-nx-public.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3ebe7680-a76d-4178-a729-f0d79d861912?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36744?
CVE-2020-36744 is a vulnerability in the NotificationX plugin for WordPress that allows unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-36744?
The severity of CVE-2020-36744 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.
Which versions of the NotificationX plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2020-36744?
Versions up to and including 1.8.2 of the NotificationX plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2020-36744.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-36744?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-36744 by generating conversions via a Cross-Site Request Forgery attack.
Are there any fixes available for CVE-2020-36744?
Yes, patches and updates are available for the affected versions of the NotificationX plugin for WordPress to address CVE-2020-36744. It is recommended to update to the latest version.
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