WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2020-15020 Modified

Elementor: Cross-site scripting

Elementor is affected by cross-site scripting. Exploitation requires an authenticated WordPress account. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.

CVE / CNA score 5.4 CVSS · cve@mitre.org
NVD score 5.4 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Elementor
Plugin slug
elementor
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Aug 31, 2020
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Aug 31, 2020 and is one of 30 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Elementor to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

An issue was discovered in the Elementor plugin through 2.9.13 for WordPress. An authenticated attacker can achieve stored XSS via the Name Your Template field.

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary and upstream sources