CVE-2020-8426
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.29%
Last modified
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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- 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.
How Strix Helps
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