Specially crafted filenames in WordPress leading to XSS
CVE-2020-11026
8.7HIGH
Summary
In affected versions of WordPress, files with a specially crafted name when uploaded to the Media section can lead to script execution upon accessing the file. This requires an authenticated user with privileges to upload files. This has been patched in version 5.4.1, along with all the previously affected versions via a minor release (5.3.3, 5.2.6, 5.1.5, 5.0.9, 4.9.14, 4.8.13, 4.7.17, 4.6.18, 4.5.21, 4.4.22, 4.3.23, 4.2.27, 4.1.30, 4.0.30, 3.9.31, 3.8.33, 3.7.33).
Affected Version(s)
WordPress < 5.4.0, 5.4.1
WordPress < 5.3.0, 5.3.3
WordPress < 5.2.0, 5.2.6
CVSS V3.1
Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed
Timeline
Risk change from: 5.4 to: 8.7 - (HIGH)
Vulnerability published.
Vulnerability Reserved.
Collectors
NVD DatabaseMitre Database