CVE-2020-36716 WP Activity Log <= 4.0.1 - Missing Authorization
Unauthenticated attackers can bypass authorization to run the setup wizard and access plugin configuration options in WP Activity Log.
- 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-2020-36716?
CVE-2020-36716 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in melapress WP Activity Log, published on 7 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WP Activity Log plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the setup_page function in versions up to, and including, 4.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to run the setup wizard (if it has not been run previously) and access plugin configuration options.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36716?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpwhitesecurity Wp Activity Log.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36716?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36716 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-2020-36716 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-36716 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in melapress WP Activity Log
- CVE-2023-2261 WP Activity Log <= 4.5.0 - Missing Capabilities Check to User Enumeration
- CVE-2023-2284 WP Activity Log Premium <= 4.5.0 - Missing Authorization via ajax_switch_db
- CVE-2023-2285 WP Activity Log Premium <= 4.5.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via ajax_switch_db
- CVE-2023-2286 WP Activity Log <= 4.5.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via ajax_run_cleanup
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p8fg-fxjr-7v2x.