What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to DOM-Based Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via a 'playground.wordpress.net' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.4.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Beaver Builder Page Builder versions up to 2.7.4.2 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement of page content.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a visitor's browser when they click a crafted link.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' sessions and credentials can be compromised; site content can be altered or defaced in their browsers.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
A site visitor must click an attacker-supplied link or visit a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 13, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
