CVE-2020-36758: CSRF
First published: Fri Oct 20 2023(Updated: )
The RSS Aggregator by Feedzy plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.4.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the save_feedzy_post_type_meta() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update post meta 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Themeisle Rss Aggregator By Feedzy | <=3.4.2 |
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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/2369394/feedzy-rss-feeds/trunk/includes/admin/feedzy-rss-feeds-admin.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e3b916dc-3b94-4319-a805-0ea99d14429f?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36758?
CVE-2020-36758 is a vulnerability in the RSS Aggregator by Feedzy plugin for WordPress that allows unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-36758?
CVE-2020-36758 has a severity value of 4.3, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2020-36758 impact WordPress?
CVE-2020-36758 allows unauthenticated attackers to update WordPress posts via Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-36758?
Yes, the vulnerability has been fixed in version 3.4.3 of the RSS Aggregator by Feedzy plugin for WordPress.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-36758?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-36758 on the following links: [link1], [link2], [link3].
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