CVE-2020-8549
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.88%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8549 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Stored XSS in the Strong Testimonials plugin before 2.40.1 for WordPress can result in an attacker performing malicious actions such as stealing session tokens.. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Stored XSS in the Strong Testimonials plugin before 2.40.1 for WordPress can result in an attacker performing malicious actions such as stealing session tokens.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpchill | Strong Testimonials | < 2.40.1 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156369/WordPress-Strong-Testimonials-2.40.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/MachoThemes/strong-testimonials/blob/master/changelog.txtRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10056Third Party Advisory
- https://www.getastra.com/blog/911/plugin-exploit/stored-xss-vulnerability-found-in-strong-testimonials-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.jinsonvarghese.com/stored-xss-vulnerability-in-strong-testimonials-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156369/WordPress-Strong-Testimonials-2.40.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/MachoThemes/strong-testimonials/blob/master/changelog.txtRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10056Third Party Advisory
- https://www.getastra.com/blog/911/plugin-exploit/stored-xss-vulnerability-found-in-strong-testimonials-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.jinsonvarghese.com/stored-xss-vulnerability-in-strong-testimonials-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8549?
Stored XSS in the Strong Testimonials plugin before 2.40.1 for WordPress can result in an attacker performing malicious actions such as stealing session tokens.
How severe is CVE-2020-8549?
CVE-2020-8549 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8549?
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-2020-8549?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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