CVE-2020-35945

Name: CVE-2020-35945
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-01T04:15:13.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35945 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Divi Builder plugin, Divi theme, and Divi Extra theme before 4.5.3 for WordPress. Authenticated attackers, with contributor-level or above capabilities, can upload arbitrary files, including .php files. EPSS estimates a 2.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in the Divi Builder plugin, Divi theme, and Divi Extra theme before 4.5.3 for WordPress. Authenticated attackers, with contributor-level or above capabilities, can upload arbitrary files, including .php files. This occurs because the check for file extensions is on the client side.

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

2.36%

81.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Elegantthemes	Divi	>= 3.0, < 4.5.3
Elegantthemes	Divi Builder	>= 2.0, < 4.5.3
Elegantthemes	Extra	>= 2.0, < 4.5.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10342Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/08/critical-vulnerability-exposes-over-700000-sites-using-divi-extra-and-divi-builder/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10342Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/08/critical-vulnerability-exposes-over-700000-sites-using-divi-extra-and-divi-builder/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35945?

How severe is CVE-2020-35945?

CVE-2020-35945 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35945?

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