What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.4. This is due to insufficient capability checks in the REST API endpoints under the 'fl-controls/v1' namespace that control site-wide Global Presets. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level access and above to add, modify, or delete global color and background presets that affect all Beaver Builder content site-wide.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Beaver Builder Page Builder versions up to 2.9.4 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify content they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter page or post data without proper permission validation. This affects the integrity of site content but does not expose sensitive data or cause service disruption.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify pages or posts they do not own or have permission to edit.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can alter published or draft content, risking data corruption and loss of editorial control.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 2, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
