CVE-2020-13864: XSS

Published Jun 5, 2020
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Updated

The Elementor Page Builder plugin before 2.9.9 for WordPress suffers from a stored XSS vulnerability. An author user can create posts that result in a stored XSS by using a crafted payload in custom links.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Elementor Elementor Page Builder Wordpress<2.9.9

Event History

Jun 5, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:21 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-13864?

CVE-2020-13864 is a stored XSS vulnerability in the Elementor Page Builder plugin for WordPress before version 2.9.9.

2

How does CVE-2020-13864 affect WordPress?

CVE-2020-13864 allows an author user to create posts that result in a stored XSS by using a crafted payload in custom links.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13864?

CVE-2020-13864 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-13864 in Elementor Page Builder plugin?

To fix CVE-2020-13864, you should update the Elementor Page Builder plugin to version 2.9.9 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-13864?

More information about CVE-2020-13864 can be found at: https://www.softwaresecured.com/elementor-page-builder-stored-xss/

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