CVE-2024-1038: Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder <= 2.7.4.2 - Reflected (DOM-Based) Cross-Site Scripting
The Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to DOM-Based Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via a 'playground.wordpress.net' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.4.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-1038?
CVE-2024-1038 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1038?
To fix CVE-2024-1038, update the Beaver Builder plugin to version 2.7.4.3 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-1038?
All users of the Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder plugin up to version 2.7.4.2 are affected by CVE-2024-1038.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1038?
CVE-2024-1038 is a DOM-Based Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
What can attackers achieve with CVE-2024-1038?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2024-1038 to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser.