Vulnerability Description
The Advanced Access Manager plugin before 6.6.2 for WordPress allows privilege escalation on profile updates via the aam_user_roles POST parameter if Multiple Role support is enabled. (The mechanism for deciding whether a user was entitled to add a role did not work in various custom-role scenarios.)
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vasyltech | Advanced Access Manager | < 6.6.2 |
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/08/high-severity-vulnerability-patched-in-adExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/08/high-severity-vulnerability-patched-in-adExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-35935?
CVE-2020-35935 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Advanced Access Manager plugin before 6.6.2 for WordPress allows privilege escalation on profile updates via the aam_user_roles POST parameter if Multiple Role support is enabled. (The mechanism f...
How severe is CVE-2020-35935?
CVE-2020-35935 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-35935?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vasyltech Advanced Access Manager.