CVE-2025-7502: WPBakery Page Builder for WordPress <= 8.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The WPBakery Page Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via several shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 8.5 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-2025-7502?
CVE-2025-7502 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2025-7502?
To fix CVE-2025-7502, update the WPBakery Page Builder for WordPress plugin to the latest version beyond 8.5, where the issue has been addressed.
Which versions of the WPBakery Page Builder for WordPress are affected by CVE-2025-7502?
CVE-2025-7502 affects all versions of WPBakery Page Builder for WordPress up to and including version 8.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-7502?
CVE-2025-7502 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that occurs due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied attributes.
How does CVE-2025-7502 affect users of WPBakery Page Builder for WordPress?
CVE-2025-7502 can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of an affected user’s session, potentially compromising user data and site integrity.