CVE-2024-2079: The WPBakery Page Builder Addons by Livemesh plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-2079?

wpbakery page builder addons: upgrade to 3.8.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-2079 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2079 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-2024-2079 affect?

CVE-2024-2079 affects wpbakery page builder addons. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The WPBakery Page Builder Addons by Livemesh plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'per_line_mobile' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.1 due to insufficient input sanitization a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-2079?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-2079 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting wpbakery page builder addons. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WPBakery Page Builder Addons by Livemesh plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'per_line_mobile' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute wheneve

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-03-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: livemeshthemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-13 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

livemeshthemes wpbakery page builder addons UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.8.3

Fixed in: 3.8.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.8.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wpbakery-page-builder-addons

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-2079?

wpbakery page builder addons: upgrade to 3.8.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-2079 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2079 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-2024-2079 affect?

CVE-2024-2079 affects wpbakery page builder addons. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The WPBakery Page Builder Addons by Livemesh plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'per_line_mobile' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.1 due to insufficient input sanitization a

How urgent is CVE-2024-2079?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-50370 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Livemesh

References

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