Vulnerability Description
The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user interaction in versions up to, and including, 2.50. This is due to missing capability checks on several AJAX actions and nonce disclosure in the source page of the administrative dashboard. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to call functions and delete and/or upload files.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cleantalk | Security \& Malware Scan | < 2.51 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-vulnerabilities-fixed-in-security-malware-sExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/23960f42-dfc1-4951-9169-02d889283f01Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0fb9b039-eb04-4c27-89eThird Party Advisory
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-vulnerabilities-fixed-in-security-malware-sExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/23960f42-dfc1-4951-9169-02d889283f01Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0fb9b039-eb04-4c27-89eThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-36698?
CVE-2020-36698 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user interaction in versions up to, and including, 2.50. This is due to missing capability checks on several...
How severe is CVE-2020-36698?
CVE-2020-36698 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-2020-36698?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cleantalk Security \& Malware Scan.