CVE-2024-50430 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-50430: WordPress Beaver Builder plugin <= 2.8.3.7 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Beaver Builder
Product Beaver Builder
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 19, 2024
Last update May 11, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
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 ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Beaver Builder Beaver Builder beaver-builder-lite-version allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Beaver Builder: from n/a through <= 2.8.3.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Beaver Builder versions up to 2.8.3.7 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users with high privileges to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link. An attacker with administrative access can craft a payload that executes in the context of other users' browsers, potentially compromising site security.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in other users' browsers within the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An admin account could be compromised if tricked into clicking a malicious link, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or data theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level administrative privileges and the victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 19, 2024 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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