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CVE-2024-1159: Bold Page Builder <= 4.8.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Raw Content

The Bold Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcode(s) in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

MediumCVSS 6.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-1159 affects the Bold Page Builder WordPress plugin through version 4.8.0. A logged-in user with Contributor or higher access could store malicious script content in pages. That script can run when someone views the affected page, creating business risk around site trust, user sessions, and page integrity.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority web content management risk. Move faster for public sites, high-traffic sites, or environments with many content contributors, because stored XSS can damage trust and expose privileged browser sessions.

Technical view

This is a stored cross-site scripting issue in Bold Page Builder shortcodes/raw content handling. The sources attribute it to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of user-supplied attributes. It is classified as CWE-79 with CVSS 3.1 score 6.4: network exploitable, low privileges required, scope changed, low confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites running Bold Page Builder 4.8.0 or earlier, especially where Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator accounts are shared, compromised, or assigned to untrusted users.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated Contributor-level or higher access. The stored script executes when a user accesses an injected page, so impact depends on who views that page and their browser-side privileges.

Researcher notes

The provided affected data states versions up to and including 4.8.0 are vulnerable, but the bundle does not clearly name a fixed version. Avoid assuming exploit-in-the-wild status. Focus assessment on authenticated content paths, shortcode attributes, and role-based publishing controls.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites using Bold Page Builder.
  • Check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for a version newer than 4.8.0.
  • Update the plugin if a fixed release is available.
  • Restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only.
  • Temporarily disable the plugin if no safe update is available.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed Bold Page Builder versions across WordPress sites.
  • Review accounts with Contributor-level or higher permissions.
  • Inspect pages using Bold Page Builder raw content or shortcodes.
  • Check recent content changes by low-privileged users.
  • Verify sanitization behavior after applying vendor guidance.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.4 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.4CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.4Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-1159Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
boldthemesBold Page Builder0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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