CVE-2024-1159 describes a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Bold Page Builder plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 4.8.0. This flaw stems from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping of user-supplied attributes within the plugin's shortcodes. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 5.4 (Medium), indicating that an authenticated attacker with contributor-level or higher permissions can inject malicious web scripts into pages. These scripts will execute when a user views the compromised page, potentially leading to information disclosure or unauthorized actions. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules for Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting low public awareness.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 4.8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:bold-themes:bold_page_builder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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