Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-36701
The Page Builder: KingComposer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Uploads in versions up to, and including, 2.9.3 via the 'process_bulk_action' function in the 'kingcomposer/includes/kc.extensions.php' file. This makes it possible for authenticated users with author level permissions and above to upload arbitrary files onto the server which can be used to execute code on the server.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2020-36701
- cpe:2.3:a:king-theme:page_builder_king_composer:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-36701
0.18%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 56 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-36701
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST | |
|
8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
Wordfence |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-36701
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The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- security@wordfence.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2020-36701
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https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-kingcomposer-page-builder-fixed-multiple-critical-vulnerabilities/
WordPress KingComposer Page Builder fixed multiple critical vulnerabilities. – NinTechNetExploit
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/45a62dd0-386c-41b3-b8dd-ced443da9f92?source=cve
Page Builder: KingComposer < 2.9.4 - Arbitrary File UploadThird Party Advisory
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https://wordpress.org/plugins/kingcomposer/#developers
Page Builder: KingComposer – Free Drag and Drop page builder by King-Theme – WordPress plugin | WordPress.orgProduct
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2320014%40kingcomposer&new=2320014%40kingcomposer&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Changeset 2320014 for kingcomposer – WordPress Plugin RepositoryPatch
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