CVE-2020-7055

CRITICAL

An issue was discovered in Elementor 2.7.4. Arbitrary file upload is possible in the Elementor Import Templates function, allowing an attacker to execute code via a crafted ZIP archive.

Affects 1 product across 1 vendor.

CVSS 3.19.9
EPSS3.1%
Percentile87th
PatchUnknown
CVSS Vector — Plain English Remotely exploitable over the network, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction needed, can impact systems beyond the vulnerable component, full confidentiality impact, full integrity impact, full availability impact.
CWE Weakness Definitions
CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Application allows file uploads without validating type, enabling upload of executable code or web shells.

Related Attack Patterns (CAPEC)
CAPEC-1 Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs
via CWE-434

Mapping is CWE-to-CAPEC per MITRE CAPEC 3.9.

◆ AI Analysis — automated analysis, not human-reviewed

A critical vulnerability in Elementor 2.7.4 allows for arbitrary file upload through the Import Templates function, enabling an attacker to execute code via a crafted ZIP archive.

BSID: BS-2020-GLOBAL-186308-C • Model: /workspace/models/qwen2.5-coder-32b-instruct-bf16 • Confidence: HIGH

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7055?
A critical vulnerability in Elementor 2.7.4 allows for arbitrary file upload through the Import Templates function, enabling an attacker to execute code via a crafted ZIP archive.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-7055?
CVE-2020-7055 has CVSS 9.9 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS: 3.1%.
Is CVE-2020-7055 actively exploited?
No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2020-7055 as of 2026-05-30.
How do I remediate CVE-2020-7055?
Priority: IMMEDIATE.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-7055?
CVE-2020-7055 affects Elementor Elementor Page Builder.
Vulnerability Details
CVE IDCVE-2020-7055
BSIDBS-2020-GLOBAL-186308-C BreachSpider Global ID
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published2020-04-22
Last Modified2024-11-21
ICS Relevance0%
Weakness (CWE)
SourceNVD
Official Description

An issue was discovered in Elementor 2.7.4. Arbitrary file upload is possible in the Elementor Import Templates function, allowing an attacker to execute code via a crafted ZIP archive.

Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database

Attack Vector Analysis — CITED Relevance

The vulnerability exists in the Import Templates feature of Elementor, where an attacker can upload a malicious ZIP file containing a PHP script. Upon extraction, the script can be executed on the server, leading to remote code execution.

Exploitation Likelihood: CRITICAL

Affected Products
VendorProductAffected Versions
Elementor Elementor Page Builder ≤ 2.7.4
Remediation

No official vendor advisory link on record. See the CVE record →

Threat Intelligence
● Threat Intelligence Validated: October 2026 | Threat Age: 2367 Days
CISA known-exploitedNot in KEV catalog
Public ExploitNot confirmed
PoC CodeNot confirmed
AI Enrichment Record — provenance & audit hash
Model/workspace/models/qwen2.5-coder-32b-instruct-bf16
ConfidenceHIGH
Enriched At2026-05-24
SHA-512 Audit Hash5aacdaf1bf1e250229a4980c8d6851a86762ec93cf561dc7429a0cb3c29681c0a9dae866dc3343196ff1c752a6d26d1969d27637238bffc05f174f16f6b0e65b
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