CVE-2020-36745: WP Project Manager <= 2.4.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
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 doupdates() 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.
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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.