CVE-2024-9505: Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder <= 2.8.4.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via Button Widget
The Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Button widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.4.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-9505?
CVE-2024-9505 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9505?
To fix CVE-2024-9505, update the Beaver Builder plugin to version 2.8.4.3 or later.
What does CVE-2024-9505 affect?
CVE-2024-9505 affects all versions of the Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder plugin up to and including 2.8.4.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-9505?
CVE-2024-9505 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-9505?
Anyone using the Beaver Builder plugin for WordPress versions 2.8.4.2 and earlier is potentially affected by CVE-2024-9505.