CVE-2023-0268: The Mega Addons For WPBakery Page Builder WordPress plugin before 4.3.0 does not validate and escape some of i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-0268?

mega addons for wpbakery page builder: upgrade to 4.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-0268 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0268 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-0268 affect?

CVE-2023-0268 affects mega addons for wpbakery page builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Mega Addons For WPBakery Page Builder WordPress plugin before 4.3.0 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-0268?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2023-0268 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting mega addons for wpbakery page builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Mega Addons For WPBakery Page Builder WordPress plugin before 4.3.0 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-05-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: topdigitaltrends

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-08 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

topdigitaltrends mega addons for wpbakery page builder UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.3.0

Fixed in: 4.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mega-addons-for-wpbakery-page-builder || rpm -q mega-addons-for-wpbakery-page-builder || mega-addons-for-wpbakery-page-builder --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mega-addons-for-wpbakery-page-builder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mega-addons-for-wpbakery-page-builder

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-0268?

mega addons for wpbakery page builder: upgrade to 4.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-0268 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0268 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-0268 affect?

CVE-2023-0268 affects mega addons for wpbakery page builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Mega Addons For WPBakery Page Builder WordPress plugin before 4.3.0 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the

How urgent is CVE-2023-0268?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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