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CVE-2020-36722

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.73%

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CVE-2020-36722 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Visual Composer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 26.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in a victim's browser.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Visual Composer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 26.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in a victim's browser.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.73%

49.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VisualcomposerVisual Composer Website Builder<= 26.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36722?
The Visual Composer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 26.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in a victim's browser.
How severe is CVE-2020-36722?
CVE-2020-36722 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36722?
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-2020-36722?

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Source: NVD / NIST