CVE-2020-36831: The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-36831?

social networks auto poster: upgrade to 4.3.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-36831 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36831 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-36831 affect?

CVE-2020-36831 affects social networks auto poster. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on multiple user privilege/security functions provided in versions up to, and including 4.3.17. This ma

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-36831?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2020-36831 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting social networks auto poster. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on multiple user privilege/security functions provided in versions up to, and including 4.3.17. This makes it possible for low-privileged attackers, like subscribers, to perform restricted actions that would be otherwise locked to a administrative-level user.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284, CWE-862
Published	2024-10-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: nextscripts

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-16 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nextscripts social networks auto poster UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.3.18

Fixed in: 4.3.18

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy social-networks-auto-poster || rpm -q social-networks-auto-poster || social-networks-auto-poster --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.3.18 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade social-networks-auto-poster

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade social-networks-auto-poster

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-36831?

social networks auto poster: upgrade to 4.3.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-36831 being exploited?

CVE-2020-36831 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-36831 affect?

CVE-2020-36831 affects social networks auto poster. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on multiple user privilege/security functions provided in versions up to, and including 4.3.17. This ma

How urgent is CVE-2020-36831?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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