How severe is CVE-2020-36831?

CVE-2020-36831 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-36831 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36831?

CVE-2020-36831 affects Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36831?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2020-36831 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-36831 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30783.

When was CVE-2020-36831 published?

CVE-2020-36831 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36831

CVE-2020-36831 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30783
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster
Published: 2024-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on multiple user privilege/security functions provided in versions up to, and including 4.3.17. This makes it possible for low-privileged attackers, like subscribers, to perform restricted actions that would be otherwise locked to a administrative-level user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36831?: The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on multiple user privilege/security functions provided in versions up to, and including 4.3.17. This makes it possible for low-privileged attackers, like subscribers, to perform restricted actions that would be otherwise locked to a administrative-level user.
How severe is CVE-2020-36831?: CVE-2020-36831 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-36831 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36831?: CVE-2020-36831 affects Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36831?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2020-36831 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-36831 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30783.
When was CVE-2020-36831 published?: CVE-2020-36831 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nextscripts:social_networks_auto_poster:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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