CVE-2020-35135 : What You Need to Know

The ultimate-category-excluder plugin before 1.2 for WordPress allows ultimate-category-excluder.php CSRF.

Understanding CVE-2020-35135

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the ultimate-category-excluder plugin for WordPress.

What is CVE-2020-35135?

The ultimate-category-excluder plugin before version 1.2 for WordPress is susceptible to a CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) attack.

The Impact of CVE-2020-35135

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of an authenticated user, potentially leading to data manipulation or other malicious activities.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-35135

The technical aspects of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the ultimate-category-excluder plugin allows for CSRF attacks, enabling unauthorized actions through manipulated requests.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions affected: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by tricking a logged-in user into visiting a malicious website or clicking on a crafted link, leading to unauthorized actions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or remove the ultimate-category-excluder plugin if not essential.
Regularly monitor for plugin updates and security advisories.

Long-Term Security Practices

Educate users about the risks of CSRF attacks and safe browsing habits.
Implement web application firewalls and security plugins to enhance protection.

Patching and Updates

Update the ultimate-category-excluder plugin to the latest version to patch the vulnerability and enhance security.