Vulnerability Description
The Bold Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'shortcode_content' parameter of the bt_bb_shortcode shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.6. This is due to a bypassable security filter (bt_bb_save_pre) that can be circumvented via null byte injection, combined with insufficient output sanitization of base64-decoded content in the bt_bb_raw_content shortcode handler. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3668982/bold-page-builder/trunk/con
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/629fee36-1fea-4a4d-acc
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-5920?
CVE-2026-5920 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Bold Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'shortcode_content' parameter of the bt_bb_shortcode shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 5.9...
How severe is CVE-2026-5920?
CVE-2026-5920 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-5920?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.