CVE-2020-36709
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CVE-2020-36709 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Page Builder: KingComposer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via via shortcode in versions before 2.9.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Page Builder: KingComposer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via via shortcode in versions before 2.9.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| King-Theme | Page Builder Kingcomposer | < 2.9.4 |
References
- https://wpsocket.com/plugin/kingcomposer/changelog/Release Notes
- https://wpsocket.com/plugin/kingcomposer/changelog/Release Notes
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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