CVE-2020-36730 json
CMP <= 3.8.1 - Missing Authorization
published 3y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2020-24172
- cvss
- 8.3
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.3%
- EPSS 2.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 83%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The CMP for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the cmp_get_post_detail(), niteo_export_csv(), and cmp_disable_comingsoon_ajax() functions in versions up to, and including, 3.8.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read posts, export subscriber lists, and/or deactivate the plugin.
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- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- yes
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- last yr.
Exploit prediction
2.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- blog.nintechnet.com https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-vulnerabilities-fixed-in-cmp-coming-soon-and-maintenance-plugin/ referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 8.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L |
| NVD | 3.1 | 9.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:H |
Affected products
- niteo CMP – Coming Soon & Maintenance Plugin by NiteoThemes
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-862 Missing Authorization
- Technology feeds
References
-
blog.nintechnet.com
/multiple-vulnerabilities-fixed-in-cmp-coming-soon-and-maintenance-plugin/
exploit
-
wordfence.com
/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f1ef067b-e4b4-4174-b6ff-ec94a7afd55d?source=cve
third-party-advisory
-
wpscan.com
/vulnerability/10341
third-party-advisory
-
acunetix.com
/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-cmp-coming-soon-maintenance-by-niteothemes-security-bypass-3-8-1/
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-36730
- NVD CVE-2020-36730
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