How severe is CVE-2024-1157?

CVE-2024-1157 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-1157 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1157?

CVE-2024-1157 affects Bold-themes Bold Page Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1157?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-1157 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1157 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16926.

When was CVE-2024-1157 published?

CVE-2024-1157 was published on 2024-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1157

CVE-2024-1157 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bold-themes Bold Page Builder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16926
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Bold-themes Bold Page Builder
Published: 2024-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Bold Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's button URL in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1157?: The Bold Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's button URL in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-1157?: CVE-2024-1157 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-1157 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1157?: CVE-2024-1157 affects Bold-themes Bold Page Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1157?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-1157 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1157 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16926.
When was CVE-2024-1157 published?: CVE-2024-1157 was published on 2024-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bold-themes:bold_page_builder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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