CVE-2024-5708: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpbakery WPBakery Page Builder
The WPBakery Visual Composer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘link’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 7.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, and with post permissions granted by an Administrator, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-5708 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WPBakery Visual Composer plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 7.7. The issue is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically via the 'link' parameter. Authenticated attackers with Author-level privileges and appropriate post permissions can inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the context of users viewing the compromised pages. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with Author-level access and post permissions to inject malicious scripts into pages, which execute in the browsers of users who view those pages. This can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, such as session hijacking or content manipulation. There is no indication of availability impact. The vulnerability requires authenticated access with specific privileges, limiting the attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Author-level user permissions and review post permissions granted by Administrators to minimize risk. Monitor for updates from WPBakery regarding patches or official fixes.
CVE-2024-5708: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpbakery WPBakery Page Builder
Description
The WPBakery Visual Composer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘link’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 7.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, and with post permissions granted by an Administrator, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-5708 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WPBakery Visual Composer plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 7.7. The issue is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically via the 'link' parameter. Authenticated attackers with Author-level privileges and appropriate post permissions can inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the context of users viewing the compromised pages. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with Author-level access and post permissions to inject malicious scripts into pages, which execute in the browsers of users who view those pages. This can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, such as session hijacking or content manipulation. There is no indication of availability impact. The vulnerability requires authenticated access with specific privileges, limiting the attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Author-level user permissions and review post permissions granted by Administrators to minimize risk. Monitor for updates from WPBakery regarding patches or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-06T18:03:25.009Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bf0b7ef31ef0b55ccf6
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:38:56 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:14:14 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 7:06:20 PM
Views: 10
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