CVE-2025-8897

CVE-2025-8897 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fastlinemedia Beaver Builder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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

Description

The Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘'fl_builder' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.2.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8897?
The Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘'fl_builder' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.2.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
How severe is CVE-2025-8897?
CVE-2025-8897 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-8897 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-8897?
CVE-2025-8897 affects Fastlinemedia Beaver Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8897?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-8897 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-8897 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28808.
When was CVE-2025-8897 published?
CVE-2025-8897 was published on 2025-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

More vulnerabilities in Fastlinemedia Beaver Builder

All CVEs affecting Fastlinemedia Beaver Builder →

Other CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)) vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)) vulnerabilities →