CVE-2020-36838 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2020-36838 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 16/10/2024 | CVE Updated: 16/10/2024 | CVE Year: 2020
Source: Wordfence | Vendor: facebook | Product: Facebook Chat Plugin – Live Chat Plugin for WordPress
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2020-36838 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.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: 7.4 HIGH
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-284
CWE Name: CWE-284 Improper Access Control
Source: facebook

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).