CVE-2025-55709: WordPress Visual Composer Website Builder Plugin < 45.15.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Published Aug 14, 2025
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Visual Composer Visual Composer Website Builder allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Visual Composer Website Builder: from n/a through n/a.

Other sources

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Visual Composer Visual Composer Website Builder visualcomposer allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Visual Composer Website Builder: from n/a through < 45.15.0.

— MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
Visual Composer Visual Composer Website Builder<45.15.0

Remediation

Information

Update the WordPress Visual Composer Website Builder plugin to the latest available version (at least 45.15.0).

Event History

Aug 14, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-55709?

CVE-2025-55709 is categorized as a Critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-55709?

To fix CVE-2025-55709, it is recommended to update Visual Composer Website Builder to the latest version beyond 45.15.0.

3

What are the consequences of CVE-2025-55709?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-55709 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data through stored XSS attacks.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-55709?

CVE-2025-55709 affects Visual Composer Website Builder versions up to and including 45.15.0.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2025-55709?

Users of the Visual Composer Website Builder and the WordPress Visual Composer Website Builder Plugin are at risk from CVE-2025-55709.

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