CVE-2026-5920: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in boldthemes Bold Page Builder
The Bold Page Builder WordPress plugin is affected by a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to and including 5.9.6. This vulnerability arises from a bypassable security filter and insufficient output sanitization, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts via the 'shortcode_content' parameter. These scripts execute when any user views the compromised page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-5920 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Bold Page Builder WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 5.9.6. The issue stems from a bypassable security filter (bt_bb_save_pre) that can be circumvented using null byte injection, combined with inadequate sanitization of base64-decoded content in the bt_bb_raw_content shortcode handler. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or above can exploit this to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute upon page access.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher privileges can inject malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable shortcode parameter. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the infected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability does not affect availability but impacts confidentiality and integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the affected shortcodes. Applying strict input validation and output sanitization on shortcode content may reduce risk.
CVE-2026-5920: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in boldthemes Bold Page Builder
Description
The Bold Page Builder WordPress plugin is affected by a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to and including 5.9.6. This vulnerability arises from a bypassable security filter and insufficient output sanitization, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts via the 'shortcode_content' parameter. These scripts execute when any user views the compromised page.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
boldthemes
Bold Page Builder
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-5920 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Bold Page Builder WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 5.9.6. The issue stems from a bypassable security filter (bt_bb_save_pre) that can be circumvented using null byte injection, combined with inadequate sanitization of base64-decoded content in the bt_bb_raw_content shortcode handler. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or above can exploit this to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute upon page access.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher privileges can inject malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable shortcode parameter. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the infected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability does not affect availability but impacts confidentiality and integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the affected shortcodes. Applying strict input validation and output sanitization on shortcode content may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-08T20:44:00.842Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aaa1f5555bf5e2cf50301bb
Added to database: 09/16/2026, 04:47:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 05:01:41 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 05:04:18 UTC
Views: 4
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