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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'Text Editor' block in versions up to, and including, 2.5.5.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with access to the Beaver Builder editor to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Beaver Builder contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in version 2.5.5.2. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into page content that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, including administrators. The vulnerability affects the page builder's content handling and can impact site security and user data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Malicious scripts can steal admin credentials, modify site content, or compromise visitor data without site owner awareness.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., contributor or editor role).
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