CVE-2020-28650
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.69%
Last modified
CVE-2020-28650 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The WPBakery plugin before 6.4.1 for WordPress allows XSS because it calls kses_remove_filters to disable the standard WordPress XSS protection mechanism for the Author and Contributor roles.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WPBakery plugin before 6.4.1 for WordPress allows XSS because it calls kses_remove_filters to disable the standard WordPress XSS protection mechanism for the Author and Contributor roles.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpbakery | Page Builder | < 6.4.1 |
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/10/vulnerability-exposes-over-4-million-sites-using-wpbakery/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/10/vulnerability-exposes-over-4-million-sites-using-wpbakery/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-28650?
The WPBakery plugin before 6.4.1 for WordPress allows XSS because it calls kses_remove_filters to disable the standard WordPress XSS protection mechanism for the Author and Contributor roles.
How severe is CVE-2020-28650?
CVE-2020-28650 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28650?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-28650?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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