What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in webcodingplace Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder classic-addons-wpbakery-page-builder-addons allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder: from n/a through <= 3.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Classic Addons for WPBakery Page Builder versions 3.5 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or admin credentials.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject persistent XSS payloads affecting all site visitors; admin accounts are at risk of compromise.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a site visitor into viewing a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 29, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated