CVE-2020-36745: CSRF
First published: Sat Jul 01 2023(Updated: )
The WP Project Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.4.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the do_updates() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to trigger updates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WP Project Manager by WeDevs | <=2.4.0 |
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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/wedevs-project-manager/tags/2.4.1/core/Upgrades/Upgrade.php?rev=2368374#L179
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/456c13f5-4a8b-4eea-a2a0-f37f8508551b?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36745?
CVE-2020-36745 is a vulnerability in the WP Project Manager plugin for WordPress that allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger updates via a forged request.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-36745?
The severity of CVE-2020-36745 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How does CVE-2020-36745 affect the WP Project Manager plugin?
CVE-2020-36745 affects versions up to and including 2.4.0 of the WP Project Manager plugin for WordPress.
What is the CWE ID of CVE-2020-36745?
The CWE ID of CVE-2020-36745 is 352.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-36745?
Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2020-36745. Users should update to a version of the WP Project Manager plugin that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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