CVE-2020-36831 MEDIUM

CVE-2020-36831: NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster <= 4.3.17 - Missing Authorization

Vendor Nextscripts
Product NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster
Weakness CWE-284
Published October 16, 2024
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

5.0/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster versions 4.3.17 and earlier contain an access control flaw that allows authenticated users to modify settings or data they should not have permission to change. The vulnerability requires a logged-in account but no additional user interaction. The impact is limited to integrity—an attacker cannot read sensitive data or disrupt service availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify plugin settings or data beyond their assigned permissions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users could alter plugin configuration or content they shouldn't access, potentially disrupting social media posting workflows.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid login account on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 16, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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