CVE-2020-36670

NEX-Forms <= 7.7.1 - Missing Authorization on Various AJAX Actions

Published Mar 7, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 6.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The NEX-Forms. plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized disclosure and modification of data in versions up to, and including 7.7.1 due to missing capability checks on several AJAX actions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber level permissions and above to invoke these functions which can be used to perform actions like modify form submission records, deleting files, sending test emails, modifying plugin settings, and more.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-24112 The NEX-Forms. plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized disclosure and modification of data in versions up to, and including 7.7.1 due to missing capability checks on several AJAX actions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber level permissions and above to invoke these functions which can be used to perform actions like modify form submission records, deleting files, sending test emails, modifying plugin settings, and more.
History
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Title NEX-Forms <= 7.7.1 - Missing Authorization on Various AJAX Actions
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Apr 8, 2026, 4:32 PM
Reserved
Mar 7, 2023, 3:33 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 7, 2023, 4:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:15 AM