What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.4. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's authorization in the disable() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access and above, to disable the Beaver Builder layout on arbitrary posts and pages, causing content integrity issues and layout disruption on those pages.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Beaver Builder Page Builder versions up to 2.9.4 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify content they should not have access to. An attacker with a basic user account can alter page elements or settings without proper permission validation. This affects the integrity of published pages and site content.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify page content or settings without proper authorization as a low-privilege authenticated user.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can alter published pages, templates, or builder settings, compromising content integrity.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid user account with low-level permissions on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 4, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
