CVE-2020-26876 Business logic in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass payment requirements for course content by accessing custom post types via the REST API.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-26876?
CVE-2020-26876 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The wp-courses plugin through 2.0.27 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass the intended payment step (for course videos and materials) by using the /wp-json REST API, as exploited in the wild in September 2020. This occurs because show_in_rest is enabled for custom post types (e.g., /wp-json/wp/v2/course and /wp-json/wp/v2/lesson exist).
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-26876?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpcoursesplugin Wp-Courses.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26876?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-26876 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-26876 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-26876 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rjxr-p6mg-hvgf.