CVE-2020-36754: CSRF
First published: Fri Oct 20 2023(Updated: )
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 pmpro_page_save() 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.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| <=2.4.2 |
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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?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2368689%40paid-memberships-pro&new=2368689%40paid-memberships-pro&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d74553a4-0ef7-4908-a2e8-5e0216f7b256?source=cve
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.
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