What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Divi theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 4.25.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Divi versions up to 4.25.1 contain an input validation flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read or modify limited data across the site. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but no special permissions. The scope extends beyond the vulnerable component, potentially affecting other parts of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read or modify limited data on the site by exploiting insufficient input validation.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can access or alter data they should not be able to reach, compromising site integrity.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 18, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated