Vulnerability Description
The Cool Timeline (Horizontal & Vertical Timeline) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.0.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the ctl_save() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to save field icons via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Coolplugins | Cool Timeline | < 2.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/25-wordpress-plugins-vulnerable-to-csrf-attacks/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/more-wordpress-plugins-and-themes-vulnerable-to-csrfNot Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2368335/cool-timeline/trunk/fa-iconPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1ce7c895-e94c-46bd-9deThird Party Advisory
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/25-wordpress-plugins-vulnerable-to-csrf-attacks/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/more-wordpress-plugins-and-themes-vulnerable-to-csrfNot Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-36738?
CVE-2020-36738 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Cool Timeline (Horizontal & Vertical Timeline) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.0.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce v...
How severe is CVE-2020-36738?
CVE-2020-36738 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-36738?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Coolplugins Cool Timeline.