CVE-2020-12073 Missing authorization in n/a
The responsive-add-ons WordPress plugin lacks proper access control on admin-ajax requests, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive functionality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-12073?
CVE-2020-12073 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Apr 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The responsive-add-ons plugin before 2.2.7 for WordPress has incorrect access control for wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action= requests.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12073?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cyberchimps Gutenberg \& Elementor Templates Importer for Responsive.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12073?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12073 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2020-12073 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12073 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4vhq-fphc-qqcg.