CVE-2025-12159
Stored XSS in Bold Page Builder WordPress Plugin Allows Script Injection
Publication date: 2026-02-07
Last updated on: 2026-02-07
Assigner: Wordfence
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| bold_page_builder | plugin | to 5.4.8 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The Bold Page Builder plugin for WordPress has a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in its bt_bb_raw_content shortcode in all versions up to and including 5.4.8.
This vulnerability exists because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape user-supplied attributes, allowing attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious web scripts.
These injected scripts execute whenever any user accesses the affected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker with contributor-level access or above can exploit this vulnerability to inject arbitrary scripts into pages.
These scripts execute in the context of users visiting the infected pages, potentially leading to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or other malicious actions.
Because the vulnerability allows script execution without user interaction, it can compromise the security and integrity of the website and its users.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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