Vulnerability Description
The WPBakery plugin before 6.4.1 for WordPress allows XSS because it calls kses_remove_filters to disable the standard WordPress XSS protection mechanism for the Author and Contributor roles.
CVSS Score
6.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpbakery | Page Builder | < 6.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/10/vulnerability-exposes-over-4-million-siteExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/10/vulnerability-exposes-over-4-million-siteExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-28650?
CVE-2020-28650 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The WPBakery plugin before 6.4.1 for WordPress allows XSS because it calls kses_remove_filters to disable the standard WordPress XSS protection mechanism for the Author and Contributor roles.
How severe is CVE-2020-28650?
CVE-2020-28650 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-28650?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpbakery Page Builder.