CVE-2020-36730

HIGH

CMP by NiteoThemes <= 3.8.1 - Unauthenticated Authorization Bypass

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2020-36730. PoCs published by RandomRobbieBF.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The repository contains a functional Python exploit for CVE-2020-36730, which targets improper access controls in the CMP - Coming Soon & Maintenance WordPress plugin. The script checks the plugin version, logs into WordPress, and exploits the vulnerability to export subscriber data via an unauthorized AJAX call.

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.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by RandomRobbieBF · poc
https://github.com/RandomRobbieBF/CVE-2020-36730

The repository contains a functional Python exploit for CVE-2020-36730, which targets improper access controls in the CMP - Coming Soon & Maintenance WordPress plugin. The script checks the plugin version, logs into WordPress, and exploits the vulnerability to export subscriber data via an unauthorized AJAX call.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: CMP - Coming Soon & Maintenance < 3.8.2
Auth required
Prerequisites: WordPress credentials · CMP - Coming Soon & Maintenance plugin < 3.8.2 installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

Scores

CVSS v3 8.3
EPSS 0.0227
EPSS Percentile 80.7%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-862
Status published
Products (2)
niteo/CMP – Coming Soon & Maintenance Plugin by NiteoThemes < 3.8.1
niteothemes/cmp < 3.8.1
Published Jun 07, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026