Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-36716
The WP Activity Log plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the setup_page function in versions up to, and including, 4.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to run the setup wizard (if it has not been run previously) and access plugin configuration options.
Products affected by CVE-2020-36716
- cpe:2.3:a:wpwhitesecurity:wp_activity_log:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-36716
0.15%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 52 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-36716
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.3
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
3.9
|
3.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.3
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
3.9
|
3.4
|
Wordfence |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-36716
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The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- security@wordfence.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2020-36716
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2252006
Changeset 2252006 – WordPress Plugin RepositoryPatch
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9d0a8be3-6630-4cf7-b6cb-cdc86b99acb3?source=cve
WP Activity Log <= 4.0.1 - Missing AuthorizationThird Party Advisory
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https://blog.nintechnet.com/vulnerabilities-fixed-in-wordpress-wp-security-audit-log-plugin/
Vulnerabilities fixed in WordPress WP Security Audit Log plugin. – NinTechNetExploit
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