CVE-2024-43926 WordPress Beaver Builder plugin <= 2.8.3.2 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

High 7.1 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser via reflected XSS in the Beaver Builder plugin.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-43926?

CVE-2024-43926 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in The Beaver Builder Team Beaver Builder, published on 29 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in The Beaver Builder Team Beaver Builder allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Beaver Builder: from n/a through 2.8.3.2.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43926?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fastlinemedia Beaver Builder.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43926?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-43926 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2024-43926 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-43926 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-38g8-fv8m-xfpr.

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