How severe is CVE-2020-13865?

CVE-2020-13865 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-13865 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-13865?

CVE-2020-13865 affects Elementor Elementor Page Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13865?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-13865 published?

CVE-2020-13865 was published on 2020-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-13865

CVE-2020-13865 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Elementor Elementor Page Builder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Elementor Elementor Page Builder
Published: 2020-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Elementor Page Builder plugin before 2.9.9 for WordPress suffers from multiple stored XSS vulnerabilities. An author user can create posts that result in stored XSS vulnerabilities, by using a crafted link in the custom URL or by applying custom attributes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13865?: The Elementor Page Builder plugin before 2.9.9 for WordPress suffers from multiple stored XSS vulnerabilities. An author user can create posts that result in stored XSS vulnerabilities, by using a crafted link in the custom URL or by applying custom attributes.
How severe is CVE-2020-13865?: CVE-2020-13865 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-13865 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-13865?: CVE-2020-13865 affects Elementor Elementor Page Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13865?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-13865 published?: CVE-2020-13865 was published on 2020-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.softwaresecured.com/elementor-page-builder-stored-xss/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:elementor:elementor_page_builder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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