What is the severity of CVE-2024-43953?

CVE-2024-43953 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43953?

To mitigate CVE-2024-43953, upgrade the Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder plugin to a version beyond 3.0.

What types of attacks can CVE-2024-43953 enable?

CVE-2024-43953 can enable attackers to execute stored XSS attacks, compromising user data and potentially hijacking user sessions.

Which versions of WPBakery Page Builder are affected by CVE-2024-43953?

CVE-2024-43953 affects all versions of Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder up to and including version 3.0.

Is CVE-2024-43953 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2024-43953 can be easily exploited by attackers who can inject malicious scripts into web pages served by the affected plugin.

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CVE-2024-43953

medium

6.5

CWE

29/8/2024

30/8/2024

CVE-2024-43953: WordPress Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder plugin <= 3.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Thu Aug 29 2024(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Classic Addons Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder: from n/a through 3.0.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WPBakery Visual Composer	<=3.0

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/classic-addons-wpbakery-page-builder-addons/wordpress-classic-addons-wpbakery-page-builder-plugin-3-0-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43953?
CVE-2024-43953 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43953?
To mitigate CVE-2024-43953, upgrade the Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder plugin to a version beyond 3.0.
What types of attacks can CVE-2024-43953 enable?
CVE-2024-43953 can enable attackers to execute stored XSS attacks, compromising user data and potentially hijacking user sessions.
Which versions of WPBakery Page Builder are affected by CVE-2024-43953?
CVE-2024-43953 affects all versions of Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder up to and including version 3.0.
Is CVE-2024-43953 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2024-43953 can be easily exploited by attackers who can inject malicious scripts into web pages served by the affected plugin.

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