Vulnerability Description
The directory-pro WordPress plugin before 1.9.5, final-user-wp-frontend-user-profiles WordPress plugin before 1.2.2, producer-retailer WordPress plugin through TODO, photographer-directory WordPress plugin before 1.0.9, real-estate-pro WordPress plugin before 1.7.1, institutions-directory WordPress plugin before 1.3.1, lawyer-directory WordPress plugin before 1.2.9, doctor-listing WordPress plugin before 1.3.6, Hotel Listing WordPress plugin before 1.3.7, fitness-trainer WordPress plugin before 1.4.1, wp-membership WordPress plugin before 1.5.7, sold by the same developer (e-plugins), do not implementing any security measures in some AJAX calls. For example in the file plugin.php, the function iv_directories_update_profile_setting() uses update_user_meta with any data provided by the ajax call, which can be used to give the logged in user admin capabilities. Since the plugins allow user registration via a custom form (even if the blog does not allow users to register) it makes any site using it vulnerable.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| E-Plugins | Directory Pro | < 1.9.5 |
| E-Plugins | Final User | < 1.2.2 |
| E-Plugins | Fitness Trainer | < 1.4.1 |
| E-Plugins | Hospital \& Doctor Directory | < 1.3.6 |
| E-Plugins | Hotel Directory | < 1.3.7 |
| E-Plugins | Institutions Directory | < 1.3.1 |
| E-Plugins | Lawyer Directory | < 1.2.9 |
| E-Plugins | Photographer-Directory | < 1.0.9 |
| E-Plugins | Producer-Retailer | - |
| E-Plugins | Real Estate Pro | < 1.7.1 |
| E-Plugins | Wp Membership | < 1.5.7 |
References
- https://codecanyon.net/user/e-pluginsProduct
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d079cb16-ead5-4bc8-b0b8-4a4dc2a54c96ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://codecanyon.net/user/e-pluginsProduct
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d079cb16-ead5-4bc8-b0b8-4a4dc2a54c96ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-36666?
CVE-2020-36666 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The directory-pro WordPress plugin before 1.9.5, final-user-wp-frontend-user-profiles WordPress plugin before 1.2.2, producer-retailer WordPress plugin through TODO, photographer-directory WordPress p...
How severe is CVE-2020-36666?
CVE-2020-36666 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-36666?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: E-Plugins Directory Pro, E-Plugins Final User, E-Plugins Fitness Trainer, E-Plugins Hospital \& Doctor Directory, E-Plugins Hotel Directory.