CVE-2020-36716
WP Activity Log <= 4.0.1 - Missing Authorization
CVSS Score
7.3
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
The WP Activity Log plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the setup_page function in versions up to, and including, 4.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to run the setup wizard (if it has not been run previously) and access plugin configuration options.
| CWE | CWE-862 |
| Vendor | melapress |
| Product | wp activity log |
| Published | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Last Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
melapress / WP Activity Log
0 < 4.0.2
References
wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9d0a8be3-6630-4cf7-b6cb-cdc86b99acb3?source=cve blog.nintechnet.com: https://blog.nintechnet.com/vulnerabilities-fixed-in-wordpress-wp-security-audit-log-plugin/ plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2252006
Credits
Jerome Bruandet