CVE-2020-26596

Name: CVE-2020-26596
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-07T16:15:17.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 5.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-26596 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Dynamic OOO widget for the Elementor Pro plugin through 3.0.5 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code because only the Editor role is needed to upload executable PHP code via the PHP Raw snippet. NOTE: this issue can be mitigated by removing the Dynamic OOO widget or by restricting availability of the Editor role.. EPSS estimates a 5.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Dynamic OOO widget for the Elementor Pro plugin through 3.0.5 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code because only the Editor role is needed to upload executable PHP code via the PHP Raw snippet. NOTE: this issue can be mitigated by removing the Dynamic OOO widget or by restricting availability of the Editor role.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.42%

91.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Elementor	Elementor Pro	<= 3.0.5

References

https://elementor.com/pro/changelog/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://ww2.compunet.cl/dia-cero-en-plugin-de-wordpres-detectada-compunet-redteam/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://elementor.com/pro/changelog/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://ww2.compunet.cl/dia-cero-en-plugin-de-wordpres-detectada-compunet-redteam/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26596?

How severe is CVE-2020-26596?

CVE-2020-26596 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26596?

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