CVE-2020-36718
CVE-2020-36718 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ninjateam Gpdr Ccpa Compliance Support with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-502.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-502
- Affected product: Ninjateam Gpdr Ccpa Compliance Support
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- Last modified:
Description
The GDPR CCPA Compliance Support plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in versions up to, and including, 2.3 via deserialization of untrusted input "njt_gdpr_allow_permissions" value. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject a PHP Object.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36718?
- The GDPR CCPA Compliance Support plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in versions up to, and including, 2.3 via deserialization of untrusted input "njt_gdpr_allow_permissions" value. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject a PHP Object.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36718?
- CVE-2020-36718 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-36718 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-36718?
- CVE-2020-36718 affects Ninjateam Gpdr Ccpa Compliance Support. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36718?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-36718 published?
- CVE-2020-36718 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/gdpr-ccpa-compliance-support-plugin-fixed-insecure-deserialization-vulnerability/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2408938
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2411356/ninja-gdpr-compliance
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/ninja-gdpr-compliance/#developers
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/92f1d6fb-c665-419e-a13b-688b1df6c395
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a2871261-3231-4a52-9a38-bb3caf461e7d?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ninjateam:gpdr_ccpa_compliance_support:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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