CVE-2020-11025

Name: CVE-2020-11025
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-30T22:15:11.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-11025 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In affected versions of WordPress, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the navigation section of Customizer allows JavaScript code to be executed. Exploitation requires an authenticated user. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In affected versions of WordPress, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the navigation section of Customizer allows JavaScript code to be executed. Exploitation requires an authenticated user. This has been patched in version 5.4.1, along with all the previously affected versions via a minor release (5.3.3, 5.2.6, 5.1.5, 5.0.9, 4.9.14, 4.8.13, 4.7.17, 4.6.18, 4.5.21, 4.4.22, 4.3.23, 4.2.27, 4.1.30, 4.0.30, 3.9.31, 3.8.33, 3.7.33).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.53%

71.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Wordpress	>= 4.7, < 5.4.1
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0

References

https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-4mhg-j6fx-5g3cThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/support/wordpress-version/version-5-4-1/#security-updatesVendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4677Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-4mhg-j6fx-5g3cThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/support/wordpress-version/version-5-4-1/#security-updatesVendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4677Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 30, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11025?

How severe is CVE-2020-11025?

CVE-2020-11025 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11025?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST