CVE-2020-36760: Ocean Extra <=1.6.5 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
The Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.6.5]. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the addcoreextensionsbundlevalidation() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to validate extension bundles 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 the severity of CVE-2020-36760?
CVE-2020-36760 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized actions to be executed on behalf of users.
What versions of the Ocean Extra plugin are affected by CVE-2020-36760?
CVE-2020-36760 affects Ocean Extra plugin versions up to and including 1.6.5.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36760?
To fix CVE-2020-36760, update the Ocean Extra plugin to the latest version that has addressed the vulnerability.
What type of attack does CVE-2020-36760 enable?
CVE-2020-36760 enables Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks, allowing attackers to perform actions without the user's consent.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-36760?
No, CVE-2020-36760 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers due to its lack of proper nonce validation.