HIGH CVSS 7.3
Published: 2024-10-16

CVE-2020-36840

motopress timetable_and_event_schedule Security Advisory (CVE-2020-36840)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2020-36840 impacting motopress timetable_and_event_schedule. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.3 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the wp_ajax_route_url() function called via a nopriv AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 2.3.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to call that function and perform a wide variety of actions such as including random template, injecting malicious web scripts, and more.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product motopress / timetable_and_event_schedule
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-862

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2020-36840 impacting motopress timetable_and_event_schedule.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2020-36840.yaml
id: cve-2020-36840

info:
  name: motopress timetable_and_event_schedule - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2020-36840 affecting motopress timetable_and_event_schedule.
    Evaluation: The Timetable and Event Schedule by MotoPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the wp_a...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2020-36840
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    cvss-score: 7.3
    cve-id: CVE-2020-36840
    cwe-id: CWE-862
  tags: cve,cve-2020-36840,motopress,timetable_and_event_sched,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "timetable_and_event_schedule"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2020-36840.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2020-36840
# Target: motopress timetable_and_event_schedule | CVSS: 7.3 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2020-36840 (motopress timetable_and_event_schedule)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against motopress timetable_and_event_schedule scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2020-36840.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2020-36840
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install timetable_and_event_sched 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade timetable_and_event_sched 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update timetable_and_event_sched

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i timetable_and_event_sched 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i timetable_and_event_sched

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2020-36840 in motopress timetable_and_event_schedule?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update motopress timetable_and_event_schedule packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2020-36840?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2020-36840?

CVE-2020-36840 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.3 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.3
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2020-36840
Weakness CWE-862
Vendor motopress
Product timetable_and_event_schedule
Published 2024-10-16
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L