CVE-2020-9372: High severity CodePeople Appointment Booking Calendar Wordpress vulnerability

Published Mar 4, 2020
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Updated

The Appointment Booking Calendar plugin before 1.3.35 for WordPress allows user input (in fields such as Description or Name) in any booking form to be any formula, which then could be exported via the Bookings list tab in /wp-admin/admin.php?page=cpabcappointments.php. The attacker could achieve remote code execution via CSV injection.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CodePeople Appointment Booking Calendar Wordpress<1.3.35

Event History

Mar 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:12 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9372?

CVE-2020-9372 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for CSV injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-9372?

To fix CVE-2020-9372, update the Appointment Booking Calendar plugin to version 1.3.35 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2020-9372 have on my WordPress site?

CVE-2020-9372 allows attackers to inject malicious formulas into booking fields that can be exploited when exported.

4

Which versions of the Appointment Booking Calendar plugin are affected by CVE-2020-9372?

CVE-2020-9372 affects versions of the Appointment Booking Calendar plugin prior to 1.3.35.

5

Can CVE-2020-9372 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-9372 can be exploited remotely if a user can submit a booking through the plugin.

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