CVE-2022-40963 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-40963: WordPress WP Page Builder plugin <= 1.2.6 - Multiple Auth. Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities

Vendor Themeum
Product WP Page Builder (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 18, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Multiple Auth. (author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WP Page Builder plugin <= 1.2.6 on WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Page Builder versions up to 1.2.6 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated admin user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts into page content. When other users view the affected pages, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability requires admin interaction to inject the payload.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the page, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised user sessions, data theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of site visitors viewing affected pages.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have admin-level access to the WordPress site and trick an admin into saving malicious content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 18, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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