CVE-2020-36754: Paid Memberships Pro <= 2.4.2 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
The Paid Memberships Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.4.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the pmpropagesave() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to save pages via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Affected Software
Remediation
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36754?
CVE-2020-36754 is a vulnerability in the Paid Memberships Pro plugin for WordPress that allows attackers to perform Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-36754?
CVE-2020-36754 has a severity rating of 4.3, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2020-36754 work?
CVE-2020-36754 is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation, which allows unauthenticated attackers to save pages via a forged request.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-36754?
Versions up to and including 2.4.2 of the Paid Memberships Pro plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2020-36754.
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-36754?
Yes, users should update to a version of the Paid Memberships Pro plugin for WordPress that is not affected by CVE-2020-36754.