CVE-2025-4965: WPBakery Page Builder <= 8.4.1 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Grid Builder
The WPBakery Page Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Grid Builder feature in all versions up to, and including, 8.4.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-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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What is the severity of CVE-2025-4965?
CVE-2025-4965 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-4965?
To fix CVE-2025-4965, update the WPBakery Page Builder plugin to version 8.4.2 or later.
What versions of WPBakery Page Builder are affected by CVE-2025-4965?
All versions of WPBakery Page Builder up to and including 8.4.1 are affected by CVE-2025-4965.
What feature of WPBakery Page Builder is involved in CVE-2025-4965?
CVE-2025-4965 involves the Grid Builder feature of the WPBakery Page Builder plugin.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-4965?
CVE-2025-4965 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization.