What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Beaver Builder WordPress Assistant assistant allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WordPress Assistant: from n/a through <= 1.5.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The WordPress Assistant plugin for Beaver Builder contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.5.2. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors and administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger, but once injected, the malicious code persists and affects all users who view the compromised content.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers and steals session cookies, credentials, or performs actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors and admins may have their accounts compromised or be redirected to phishing sites; site reputation and user trust at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs to trick a site user into visiting a malicious link or page; no authentication required to craft the payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 5, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated