CVE-2025-8897: Beaver Builder Plugin (Lite Version) <= 2.9.2.1 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Published Aug 28, 2025
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Updated

The Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘'flbuilder' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.2.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Beaver Builder Beaver Builder Plugin (Lite Version)<=2.9.2.1
Fastlinemedia Beaver Builder Wordpress<=2.9.2.1

Event History

Aug 28, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:46 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8897?

CVE-2025-8897 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through reflected cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-8897?

To fix CVE-2025-8897, update the Beaver Builder Plugin to version 2.9.2.2 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-8897?

All versions of the Beaver Builder Plugin up to and including 2.9.2.1 are affected by CVE-2025-8897.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-8897?

CVE-2025-8897 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2025-8897?

Users of the Beaver Builder Plugin for WordPress up to version 2.9.2.1 are affected by CVE-2025-8897.

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