CVE-2026-3297
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Stored XSS in Page Builder Pagelayer WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-06-13

Last updated on: 2026-06-15

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Page Builder: Pagelayer – Drag and Drop website builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Anchor block in versions up to, and including, 2.0.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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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Published
2026-06-13
Last Modified
2026-06-15
Generated
2026-06-17
AI Q&A
2026-06-13
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-16
NVD
CVE-2026-3297
EUVD
EUVD-2026-36646
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Vendor Product Version / Range
pagelayer pagelayer to 2.0.9 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

The vulnerability exists in the Page Builder: Pagelayer plugin for WordPress, specifically in versions up to and including 2.0.9. It is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue that occurs via the Anchor block due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.

This means that authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious web scripts into pages. These scripts will then execute whenever any user accesses the infected page.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers with contributor-level access or above to inject malicious scripts into website pages. When other users visit these pages, the injected scripts execute in their browsers.

  • It can lead to theft of user credentials or session tokens.
  • It can enable unauthorized actions on behalf of users.
  • It can damage the website's reputation and trustworthiness.
  • It may allow attackers to spread malware or perform phishing attacks.
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