CVE-2020-36831: NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster <= 4.3.17 - Missing Authorization

Published Oct 16, 2024
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Updated

The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on multiple user privilege/security functions provided in versions up to, and including 4.3.17. This makes it possible for low-privileged attackers, like subscribers, to perform restricted actions that would be otherwise locked to a administrative-level user.

Affected Software

2 affected components
NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster<=4.3.17
NextScripts Social Networks Auto Poster Wordpress<4.3.18

Event History

Oct 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:43 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36831?

CVE-2020-36831 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for low-privileged attackers to bypass authorization controls.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-36831?

To fix CVE-2020-36831, update the NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin to version 4.3.18 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36831?

CVE-2020-36831 affects all versions of the NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin up to and including 4.3.17.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-36831?

CVE-2020-36831 is an authorization bypass vulnerability due to missing capability checks.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2020-36831?

Website administrators using vulnerable versions of the NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin are impacted by CVE-2020-36831.

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