CVE-2020-7109

Name: CVE-2020-7109
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-22T17:15:11.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7109 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Elementor Page Builder plugin before 2.8.4 for WordPress does not sanitize data during creation of a new template.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Elementor Page Builder plugin before 2.8.4 for WordPress does not sanitize data during creation of a new template.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.68%

73.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Elementor	Website Builder	< 2.8.4

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 22, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7109?

The Elementor Page Builder plugin before 2.8.4 for WordPress does not sanitize data during creation of a new template.

How severe is CVE-2020-7109?

CVE-2020-7109 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7109?

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-2020-7109?

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Source: NVD / NIST