CVE-2026-97262
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Contributor XSS in Visual Composer Website Builder

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: Patchstack

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

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-09-30
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-97262
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89917

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Vendor Product Version / Range
visual_composer website_builder to 45.16.2 (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

This vulnerability is a Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) issue in Visual Composer Website Builder versions up to and including 45.16.2. XSS allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. In this case, contributors with limited privileges could exploit it to run scripts in the context of other users' browsers.

Impact Analysis

If you use Visual Composer Website Builder <= 45.16.2, an attacker with contributor access could steal session cookies, redirect you to malicious sites, or perform actions on your behalf. This could lead to unauthorized data access, defacement of your website, or further compromise of your systems.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, which may violate GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's security rules for protected health information. Organizations using affected versions may face compliance violations, legal liabilities, and potential fines if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Visual Composer Website Builder to the latest version (45.16.2 or higher) to patch the XSS vulnerability. If an update is not available, consider disabling or removing the plugin until a fix is provided.

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