Vulnerability Description
The Avada theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the update_layout function in versions up to, and including, 6.2.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for contributor-level attackers, and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Theme-Fusion | Avada | <= 6.2.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/avada-wordpress-theme-fixed-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit
- https://theme-fusion.com/security-fix-added-in-6-2-3/Release Notes
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/684a1e8e-30f2-47dd-9dfThird Party Advisory
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/avada-wordpress-theme-fixed-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit
- https://theme-fusion.com/security-fix-added-in-6-2-3/Release Notes
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/684a1e8e-30f2-47dd-9dfThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-36711?
CVE-2020-36711 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Avada theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the update_layout function in versions up to, and including, 6.2.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output esca...
How severe is CVE-2020-36711?
CVE-2020-36711 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-2020-36711?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Theme-Fusion Avada.