Stored Cross-Site Scripting in Elementor Website Builder Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2020-36703

6.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Elementor Website Builder – More Than Just A Page Builder
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 June 2023

Summary

The Elementor Website Builder plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers with the upload_files capability to perform stored cross-site scripting (XSS). This occurs due to improper handling of SVG image uploads, enabling attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. When users access these compromised pages, the injected scripts execute, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or further exploitation. This highlights the importance of updating plugins promptly and maintaining robust security practices.

Affected Version(s)

Elementor Website Builder – More than Just a Page Builder * <= 2.9.7

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-elementor-plugin-fi...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jerome Bruandet
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