CVE-2020-35944
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.77%
Last modified
CVE-2020-35944 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the PageLayer plugin before 1.1.2 for WordPress. The pagelayer_settings_page function is vulnerable to CSRF, which can lead to XSS.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the PageLayer plugin before 1.1.2 for WordPress. The pagelayer_settings_page function is vulnerable to CSRF, which can lead to XSS.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pagelayer | Pagelayer | < 1.1.2 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10240Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10240Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-35944?
An issue was discovered in the PageLayer plugin before 1.1.2 for WordPress. The pagelayer_settings_page function is vulnerable to CSRF, which can lead to XSS.
How severe is CVE-2020-35944?
CVE-2020-35944 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35944?
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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