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CVE-2020-36838

HIGH · CVSS 7.4 EPSS 0.35%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2024-10-16 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4. It affects WordPress. Exploitation may require the attacker to be authenticated.

CVE
CVE-2020-36838
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.4
EPSS
0.35%
WordPress

Original NVD 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.