CVE-2020-36730
CMP <= 3.8.1 - Missing Authorization
CVSS Score
8.3
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
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.
| CWE | CWE-862 |
| Vendor | niteo |
| Product | cmp – coming soon & maintenance plugin by niteothemes |
| 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:C/C:L/I:L/A:L Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
niteo / CMP – Coming Soon & Maintenance Plugin by NiteoThemes
0 ≤ 3.8.1
References
wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f1ef067b-e4b4-4174-b6ff-ec94a7afd55d?source=cve blog.nintechnet.com: https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-vulnerabilities-fixed-in-cmp-coming-soon-and-maintenance-plugin/ wpscan.com: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10341 acunetix.com: https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-cmp-coming-soon-maintenance-by-niteothemes-security-bypass-3-8-1/
Credits
Jerome Bruandet