CVE-2024-8426: Pagelayer < 1.8.8 - Admin+ Stored XSS

Published May 15, 2025
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Updated

The Page Builder: Pagelayer WordPress plugin before 1.8.8 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfilteredhtml is disallowed

Affected Software

2 affected components
Pagelayer Pagelayer<1.8.8
PageLayer Pagelayer WordPress<1.8.8

Event History

May 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:07 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8426?

CVE-2024-8426 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-8426?

To fix CVE-2024-8426, update the Pagelayer WordPress plugin to version 1.8.8 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-8426?

CVE-2024-8426 affects users of the Pagelayer plugin prior to version 1.8.8, specifically those with high privilege roles like admin.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2024-8426 facilitate?

CVE-2024-8426 facilitates Cross-Site Scripting attacks due to the lack of sanitization and escaping of settings.

5

When was CVE-2024-8426 reported?

CVE-2024-8426 was reported due to a vulnerability in the Pagelayer plugin before version 1.8.8.

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