Learn about CVE-2020-36744, a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability in the NotificationX plugin for WordPress, allowing attackers to manipulate site actions. Find mitigation steps and preventive measures here.
CVE-2020-36744, assigned by Wordfence, pertains to a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability in the NotificationX plugin for WordPress.
Understanding CVE-2020-36744
The NotificationX plugin for WordPress is susceptible to Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks due to missing or incorrect nonce validation.
What is CVE-2020-36744?
The vulnerability in the NotificationX plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to generate conversions through forged requests, potentially manipulating site administrators into unintended actions.
The Impact of CVE-2020-36744
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized conversion generation and manipulation of site administrator actions, posing a risk to the integrity of affected WordPress sites.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-36744
The technical aspects of the CVE-2020-36744 vulnerability are as follows:
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from inadequate nonce validation in the generate_conversions() function of the NotificationX plugin, enabling CSRF attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by tricking site administrators into performing actions like clicking on malicious links, allowing them to generate conversions via forged requests.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2020-36744, consider the following mitigation strategies:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates