CVE-2026-97262: WordPress Visual Composer Website Builder plugin <= 45.16.2 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Sep 30, 2026
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Updated

Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Visual Composer Website Builder <= 45.16.2 versions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Visual Composer Visual Composer Website Builder<=45.16.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress Visual Composer Website Builder plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 45.16.3

Event History

Sep 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

An attacker needs Contributor-level access to a WordPress site using the affected Visual Composer Website Builder plugin. The attack vector is network-accessible, but user interaction is required for exploitation.

2

What versions are affected?

Visual Composer Website Builder versions up to and including 45.16.2 are affected.

3

What is the potential impact?

Successful exploitation can lead to cross-site scripting with low impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has changed scope, meaning its effects can extend beyond the vulnerable component's security authority.

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