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CVE-2020-36697: The WP GDPR plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check in versions up to, and including, 2.1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers t

high Affects wp-gdpr (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.3, updated 2026-10-29; published ; advisory modified .

The WP GDPR plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check in versions up to, and including, 2.1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers t

Package
wp-gdpr (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<=2.1.1
Fixed in
no fix recorded
Severity
high  CVSS 7.3
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (58.1th percentile)
Published
2023-06-07
Source
nvd

References

CWE-862
NVD recordwp-gdpr (WordPress plugin) advisories

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