What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WC Builder – WooCommerce Page Builder for WPBakery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'heading_color' parameter (and multiple other styling parameters) of the `wpbforwpbakery_product_additional_information` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Shop Manager-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
WC Builder for WooCommerce contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in versions up to 1.2.0. An attacker with high-level site privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity and affects the broader site scope.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal session data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Privileged attackers can compromise other users' accounts or sessions; site data and user trust may be at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level WordPress privileges (e.g., admin or editor role); no user interaction required from victims.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 21, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
