CVE-2025-4968: WPBakery Page Builder <= 8.4.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Multiple Page Builder Elements
The WPBakery Page Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via multiple Page Builder elements (Copyright Element, Hover Box, Separator With Text, FAQ, Single Image, Custom Header, Button, Call To Action, Progress Bar, Pie Chart, Round Chart, and Line Chart) 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 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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What is the severity of CVE-2025-4968?
CVE-2025-4968 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-4968?
To fix CVE-2025-4968, update the WPBakery Page Builder for WordPress plugin to version 8.4.2 or later.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2025-4968?
CVE-2025-4968 affects WPBakery Page Builder for WordPress versions up to and including 8.4.1.
What kind of attack does CVE-2025-4968 enable?
CVE-2025-4968 enables Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks through multiple vulnerable Page Builder elements.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-4968?
Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2025-4968 is to disable the affected Page Builder elements until a patch is applied.