CVE-2020-36759 Woody code snippets <= 2.3.9 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass
Unauthenticated attackers can trick administrators into activating or deactivating code snippets via forged requests, altering site functionality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-36759?
CVE-2020-36759 is a medium-severity vulnerability in themeisle Woody Code Snippets – Insert PHP, CSS, JS, and Header/Footer Scripts, published on 20 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Woody code snippets plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.3.9. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the runActions() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to activate and deactivate snippets via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36759?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cm-Wp Woody Code Snippets.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36759?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36759 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-36759 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-36759 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in themeisle Woody Code Snippets – Insert PHP, CSS, JS, and Header/Footer Scripts
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g3px-65r8-wfgx.