Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
5.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elementor | Website Builder | < 2.8.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.impenetrable.tech/xss-in-wordpress-elementor-pluginExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/#developersRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10051Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.impenetrable.tech/xss-in-wordpress-elementor-pluginExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/#developersRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10051Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-8426?
CVE-2020-8426 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). 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 been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8426?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elementor Website Builder.