CVE-2020-36838 (GCVE-0-2020-36838)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-10-16 06:43 – Updated: 2026-04-08 16:46
VLAI
Title
Facebook Chat Plugin <= 1.5 - Missing Capabilities Check
Summary
The Facebook Chat Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the wp_ajax_update_options function in versions up to, and including, 1.5. This flaw makes it possible for low-level authenticated attackers to connect their own Facebook Messenger account to any site running the vulnerable plugin and engage in chats with site visitors on affected sites.
Severity
7.4 (High)
CWE
- CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook Chat Plugin – Live Chat Plugin for WordPress |
Affected:
0 , < 1.6
(semver)
|
Credits
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Nomenclature
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