CVE-2020-11512

Name: CVE-2020-11512
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-07T17:15:13.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-11512 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Stored XSS in the IMPress for IDX Broker WordPress plugin before 2.6.2 allows authenticated attackers with minimal (subscriber-level) permissions to save arbitrary JavaScript in the plugin's settings panel via the idx_update_recaptcha_key AJAX action and a crafted idx_recaptcha_site_key parameter, which would then be executed in the browser of any administrator visiting the panel. This could be used to create new administrator-level accounts.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stored XSS in the IMPress for IDX Broker WordPress plugin before 2.6.2 allows authenticated attackers with minimal (subscriber-level) permissions to save arbitrary JavaScript in the plugin's settings panel via the idx_update_recaptcha_key AJAX action and a crafted idx_recaptcha_site_key parameter, which would then be executed in the browser of any administrator visiting the panel. This could be used to create new administrator-level accounts.

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

0.72%

49.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Idxbroker	Impress For Idx Broker	< 2.6.2

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/idx-broker-platinum/#developersProduct
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/03/vulnerabilities-patched-in-impress-for-idx-broker/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/idx-broker-platinum/#developersProduct
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/03/vulnerabilities-patched-in-impress-for-idx-broker/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11512?

How severe is CVE-2020-11512?

CVE-2020-11512 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11512?

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