What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Visual Composer Visual Composer Website Builder visualcomposer allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Visual Composer Website Builder: from n/a through <= 45.11.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Visual Composer Website Builder versions up to 45.11.0 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a link or visiting a compromised page. This can lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, or account compromise.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with basic user accounts can compromise admin sessions, steal data, or modify site content via stored XSS.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and the victim must visit a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 19, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated