CVE-2020-8426: XSS

Published Jan 28, 2020
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Elementor Website Builder WordPress<2.8.5

Event History

Jan 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:26 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-8426.

2

What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

The affected software for this vulnerability is Elementor Website Builder plugin version up to 2.8.5 for WordPress.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8426?

The severity of CVE-2020-8426 is medium with a severity score of 5.4.

4

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by targeting an authenticated user through a reflected XSS attack on the elementor-system-info page.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-8426?

To fix CVE-2020-8426, update the Elementor plugin to version 2.8.5 or higher.

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