CVE-2020-11030

MEDIUM

WordPress <5.4.1 - Authenticated RCE

Title source: llm

Description

In affected versions of WordPress, a special payload can be crafted that can lead to scripts getting executed within the search block of the block editor. This requires an authenticated user with the ability to add content. 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).

Scores

CVSS v3 6.4
EPSS 0.0104
EPSS Percentile 77.1%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Classification

CWE
CWE-79 CWE-707
Status published

Affected Products (3)

wordpress/wordpress < 5.4.1
debian/debian_linux
debian/debian_linux

Timeline

Published Apr 30, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026