CVE-2024-1038

Summary

CVE-2024-1038 is a DOM-Based Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Beaver Builder WordPress Page Builder plugin, versions up to and including 2.7.4.2. This issue arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts. Users are at risk if they are tricked into performing an action, such as clicking on a malicious link, which executes the malicious code. The vulnerability can lead to serious consequences, including data theft, account takeover, and site defacement. It is crucial that users update to the latest version of the plugin to mitigate this risk.

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