CVE-2020-8426

Name: CVE-2020-8426
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-28T23:15:12.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8426 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Elementor plugin before 2.8.5 for WordPress suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability on the elementor-system-info page. These can be exploited by targeting an authenticated user.. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Elementor plugin before 2.8.5 for WordPress suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability on the elementor-system-info page. These can be exploited by targeting an authenticated user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.29%

66.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Elementor	Website Builder	< 2.8.5

References

https://blog.impenetrable.tech/xss-in-wordpress-elementor-pluginExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10051Third Party Advisory
https://blog.impenetrable.tech/xss-in-wordpress-elementor-pluginExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10051Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8426?

The Elementor plugin before 2.8.5 for WordPress suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability on the elementor-system-info page. These can be exploited by targeting an authenticated user.

How severe is CVE-2020-8426?

CVE-2020-8426 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8426?

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-2020-8426?

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Source: NVD / NIST