CVE-2025-11161
WPBakery Page Builder <= 8.6.1 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting via vc_custom_heading Shortcode
Description
The WPBakery Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the vc_custom_heading shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 8.6.1. This is due to insufficient restriction of allowed HTML tags and improper sanitization of user-supplied attributes in the font_container parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts in posts that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page via the vc_custom_heading shortcode with malicious tag and text attributes granted they have access to use WPBakery shortcodes.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 15, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2025, 3:29 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update WPBakery Page Builder plugin to the latest version.
- Sanitize user input for font_container parameter.
- Restrict allowed HTML tags in shortcodes.
- Review security settings for contributor-level access.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-11161.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://kb.wpbakery.com/docs/preface/release-notes/ | |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2772cade-c625-437a-b57b-ce8a2e3393bf?source=cve |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-11161
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The WPBakery Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the vc_custom_heading shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 8.6.1. This is due to insufficient restriction of allowed HTML tags and improper sanitization of user-supplied attributes in the font_container parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts in posts that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page via the vc_custom_heading shortcode with malicious tag and text attributes granted they have access to use WPBakery shortcodes. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-80 Added Reference http://kb.wpbakery.com/docs/preface/release-notes/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2772cade-c625-437a-b57b-ce8a2e3393bf?source=cve