CVE-2022-2716: Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder <= 2.5.5.2 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Text Editor

Published Sep 6, 2022
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Updated

The Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'Text Editor' block in versions up to, and including, 2.5.5.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with access to the Beaver Builder editor to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fastlinemedia Beaver Builder Wordpress<=2.5.5.2

Event History

Sep 6, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2716?

CVE-2022-2716 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-2716?

To fix CVE-2022-2716, update the Beaver Builder plugin to version 2.5.5.3 or later.

3

What versions of Beaver Builder are affected by CVE-2022-2716?

CVE-2022-2716 affects Beaver Builder versions up to and including 2.5.5.2.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2022-2716?

CVE-2022-2716 can be exploited by authenticated attackers who have access to the WordPress admin interface.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-2716?

CVE-2022-2716 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.

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