CVE-2026-18021
Beaver Builder Page Builder <= 2.10.3.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution
Description
The The Beaver Builder Page Builder – Drag and Drop Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.10.3.1. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 8, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 8, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Beaver Builder Page Builder plugin to the latest version.
- Validate all user inputs before processing.
- Restrict usage of do_shortcode function.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-18021', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-08T16:50:14.729928Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The The Beaver Builder Page Builder – Drag and Drop Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.10.3.1. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-94 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/18xxx/CVE-2026-18021.json">CVE-2026-18021</a> Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/beaver-builder-lite-version/trunk/classes/class-fl-builder.php#L2018 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3645247/beaver-builder-lite-version/tags/2.10.3.2 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/95f2af83-2667-49e1-8890-99559cd90ec4?source=cve