Description
The CMP for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the cmp_get_post_detail(), niteo_export_csv(), and cmp_disable_comingsoon_ajax() functions in versions up to, and including, 3.8.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read posts, export subscriber lists, and/or deactivate the plugin.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| niteo | CMP – Coming Soon & Maintenance Plugin by NiteoThemes | ≤ 3.8.1 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
GitHub 1 repository
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RandomRobbieBF/CVE-2020-36730 ★ 1 · Feb 23, 2024
CMP - Coming Soon & Maintenance < 3.8.2 - Improper Access Controls on AJAX Calls (Subscriber+)
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f1ef067b-e4b4-4174-b6ff-ec94a7afd55d?source=cve
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-vulnerabilities-fixed-in-cmp-coming-soon-and-maintenance-plugin/
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10341
- https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-cmp-coming-soon-maintenance-by-niteothemes-security-bypass-3-8-1/