CVE-2020-6859: Medium severity ultimatemember Ultimate Member Wordpress vulnerability

Published Jan 13, 2020
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Updated

Multiple Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerabilities in includes/core/class-files.php in the Ultimate Member plugin through 2.1.2 for WordPress allow remote attackers to change other users' profiles and cover photos via a modified userid parameter. This is related to ajaximageupload and ajaxresizeimage.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ultimatemember Ultimate Member Wordpress<=2.1.2

Event History

Jan 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:31 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-6859?

CVE-2020-6859 is a vulnerability in the Ultimate Member plugin for WordPress that allows remote attackers to change other users' profiles and cover photos.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6859?

CVE-2020-6859 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

3

How does CVE-2020-6859 work?

CVE-2020-6859 exploits insecure direct object reference vulnerabilities in the Ultimate Member plugin's includes/core/class-files.php file, allowing attackers to modify user profiles by manipulating the user_id parameter.

4

Which version of the Ultimate Member plugin is affected by CVE-2020-6859?

The Ultimate Member plugin version 2.1.2 for WordPress is affected by CVE-2020-6859.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-6859?

Yes, an official fix for CVE-2020-6859 has been released by the Ultimate Member plugin developers. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the plugin to mitigate the vulnerability.

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