Analyst readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A Beaver Builder WordPress plugin vulnerability allows stored cross-site scripting in versions through 2.8.4.3. An authenticated low-privilege user could place script content that later runs when another user views it. That can expose data, alter page behavior, or affect administrator trust in the site.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term WordPress hygiene fix, not a crisis. Prioritize public sites, sites with many contributors, and environments where administrator sessions are frequent. The main business concern is trust and content integrity, not confirmed widespread exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2024-53797 is CWE-79 stored XSS in Beaver Builder beaver-builder-lite-version through 2.8.4.3. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5, with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running Beaver Builder or beaver-builder-lite-version at version 2.8.4.3 or earlier. Risk is higher where untrusted or many lower-privilege users can create or edit content handled by the plugin.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges and user interaction, consistent with stored XSS that affects a later viewer.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record, CVE List data, and Patchstack reference. The bundle does not provide a vulnerable parameter, proof of concept, fixed version, or exploitation telemetry. Avoid asserting more specific exploitability without vendor details.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites using Beaver Builder or beaver-builder-lite-version.
- Compare installed versions against the affected range through 2.8.4.3.
- Check Beaver Builder, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for the fixed version.
- Upgrade if vendor guidance confirms a patched release is available.
- Limit plugin/content editing access to trusted users until remediated.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin name and version from each WordPress installation.
- Verify no site remains on Beaver Builder version 2.8.4.3 or earlier.
- Review low-privilege accounts with content or plugin editing access.
- Check recent content changes for unexpected script-bearing entries.
- Document remediation status and any vendor guidance followed.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.