CVE-2020-36838

Published Oct 16, 2024

Last updated a month ago

Overview

Description
The Facebook Chat Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the wp_ajax_update_options function in versions up to, and including, 1.5. This flaw makes it possible for low-level authenticated attackers to connect their own Facebook Messenger account to any site running the vulnerable plugin and engage in chats with site visitors on affected sites.
Source
security@wordfence.com
NVD status
Awaiting Analysis

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
7.4
Impact score
3.7
Exploitability score
3.1
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

security@wordfence.com
CWE-284

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending