CVE-2020-36697

7.3 HIGH
Published: June 07, 2023 Modified: April 08, 2026
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Description

The WP GDPR plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check in versions up to, and including, 2.1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete any comment and modify the plugin’s settings.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/unauthenticated-stored-xss-and-content-spoofing-vulnerabilities-in-wordpress-wp-gdpr-plugin-unpatched/
Source: security@wordfence.com
Exploit
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-wp-gdpr-multiple-vulnerabilities-2-1-1/
Source: security@wordfence.com
Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/032e775a-97be-4d93-bac3-094e35be4b11?source=cve
Source: security@wordfence.com
Third Party Advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/unauthenticated-stored-xss-and-content-spoofing-vulnerabilities-in-wordpress-wp-gdpr-plugin-unpatched/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-wp-gdpr-multiple-vulnerabilities-2-1-1/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/032e775a-97be-4d93-bac3-094e35be4b11?source=cve
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
27th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862 CWE-862

Affected Vendors

appsaloon

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