CVE-2020-36756: CSRF
First published: Wed Jul 12 2023(Updated: )
The 10WebAnalytics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.2.8. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the create_csv_file() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create a CSV file 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 security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 10web 10webanalytics | <=1.2.8 |
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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=2371142%40wd-google-analytics&new=2371142%40wd-google-analytics&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/db29f17d-1d2b-4f78-a78d-1579e2a5d975?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36756?
CVE-2020-36756 is a vulnerability found in the 10WebAnalytics plugin for WordPress, allowing unauthenticated attackers to create a forged CSV file through Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
What is the severity of CVE-2020-36756?
CVE-2020-36756 has a severity level of medium.
How does CVE-2020-36756 affect the 10WebAnalytics plugin for WordPress?
CVE-2020-36756 affects versions up to and including 1.2.8 of the 10WebAnalytics plugin for WordPress.
What is Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)?
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is an attack that tricks the victim into executing unwanted actions on a web application in which the victim is authenticated.
How can I fix CVE-2020-36756 in the 10WebAnalytics plugin for WordPress?
To fix CVE-2020-36756, it is recommended to update the 10WebAnalytics plugin to a version beyond 1.2.8 or apply any patches released by the plugin's developers.
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