CVE-2020-36744: NotificationX <= 1.8.2 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
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 generateconversions() 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.
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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.