CVE-2025-3715: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in boldthemes Bold Page Builder
The Bold Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the data-text parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.5 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Bold Page Builder plugin for WordPress contains a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) via the data-text parameter in versions up to 5.3.5. This occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape input, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary scripts into pages. These scripts execute in the context of any user who views the compromised page, potentially leading to session hijacking or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required at the contributor level without user interaction. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above to inject and store malicious scripts within pages. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who access the injected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. The vulnerability requires authenticated access, reducing the attack surface compared to unauthenticated XSS. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the Bold Page Builder plugin. Monitor for plugin updates from boldthemes that address this vulnerability and apply them promptly once released.
CVE-2025-3715: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in boldthemes Bold Page Builder
Description
The Bold Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the data-text parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.5 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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Bold Page Builder plugin for WordPress contains a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) via the data-text parameter in versions up to 5.3.5. This occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape input, allowing authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary scripts into pages. These scripts execute in the context of any user who views the compromised page, potentially leading to session hijacking or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required at the contributor level without user interaction. No patch or official fix has been documented in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or above to inject and store malicious scripts within pages. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who access the injected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. The vulnerability requires authenticated access, reducing the attack surface compared to unauthenticated XSS. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the Bold Page Builder plugin. Monitor for plugin updates from boldthemes that address this vulnerability and apply them promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-16T07:51:37.859Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 682cd0f81484d88663aeb771
Added to database: 5/20/2025, 6:59:04 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:15:23 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 5:41:06 AM
Views: 65
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