CVE-2020-26596
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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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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