CVE-2026-84022 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Bold Page Builder WordPress plugin before 5.9.8 does not sanitise and escape several shortcode attributes before outputting them in HTML attributes, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user views the affected page.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/53bbe80c-caea-4893-82a6-03e5173390de/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-84022?

CVE-2026-84022 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The Bold Page Builder WordPress plugin before 5.9.8 does not sanitise and escape several shortcode attributes before outputting them in HTML attributes, allowing users with the Contributor role and ab...

How severe is CVE-2026-84022?

CVE-2026-84022 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-84022?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.