CVE-2024-43960 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-43960: WordPress Web and WooCommerce Addons for WPBakery Builder plugin <= 1.4.6 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Page Builder Addons
Product Web and WooCommerce Addons for WPBakery Builder
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 29, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.9/10
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:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Page Builder Addons Web and WooCommerce Addons for WPBakery Builder allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Web and WooCommerce Addons for WPBakery Builder: from n/a through 1.4.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Web and WooCommerce Addons for WPBakery Builder up to version 1.4.6. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts through the plugin interface. When other users view affected pages, the injected code executes in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs when other users view the site, potentially stealing their session data or credentials.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised admin accounts can inject persistent malicious code affecting all site visitors; requires immediate patching and audit of admin activity.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator-level access to the WordPress site and a victim must view a page containing the injected code.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 29, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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