Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2020-7055

Elementor Website Builder <= 2.7.4 - Arbitrary File Upload

The Elementor Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file upload by subscriber level users and above due to missing authorization on the Import Templates function, which makes it possible for attackers to gain remote code execution. This affects versions up to 2.7.5.

Quick Answer

CVE-2020-7055 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder. It affects Versions before 2.7.5 and is fixed in 2.7.5.

Published
Oct 28, 2019
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
elementor
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.7.5, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2020-7055 is tracked for the Plugin Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions before 2.7.5. Update Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder to 2.7.5 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
2.7.5
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 2.7.5
Tracking ID
CVE-2020-7055
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2020-7055
Patched Versions
2.7.5
Affected Versions
Versions before 2.7.5
Related CVE Cluster

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