How severe is CVE-2024-43953?

CVE-2024-43953 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 low.

Is CVE-2024-43953 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43953?

CVE-2024-43953 affects Wpbakery Page Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43953?

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

Does CVE-2024-43953 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43953 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40602.

When was CVE-2024-43953 published?

CVE-2024-43953 was published on 2024-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43953

CVE-2024-43953 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpbakery Page Builder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40602
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wpbakery Page Builder
Published: 2024-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in webcodingplace Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder classic-addons-wpbakery-page-builder-addons allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder: from n/a through <= 3.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43953?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in webcodingplace Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder classic-addons-wpbakery-page-builder-addons allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Classic Addons – WPBakery Page Builder: from n/a through <= 3.5.
How severe is CVE-2024-43953?: CVE-2024-43953 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 low.
Is CVE-2024-43953 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43953?: CVE-2024-43953 affects Wpbakery Page Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43953?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-43953 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43953 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40602.
When was CVE-2024-43953 published?: CVE-2024-43953 was published on 2024-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/classic-addons-wpbakery-page-builder-addons/vulnerability/wordpress-classic-addons-wpbakery-page-builder-plugin-3-0-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpbakery:page_builder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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