CVE-2025-11161: The WPBakery Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the vc_custom_

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-11161?

page builder: upgrade to 8.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-11161 being exploited?

CVE-2025-11161 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-2025-11161 affect?

CVE-2025-11161 affects page builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The WPBakery Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the vc_custom_heading shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 8.6.1. This is due to insufficient restriction of allowed HTML tags and im

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-11161?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2025-11161 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting page builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WPBakery Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the vc_custom_heading shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 8.6.1. This is due to insufficient restriction of allowed HTML tags and improper sanitization of user-supplied attributes in the font_container parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts in pos

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	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-80
Published	2025-10-15
Last modified	2026-10-08

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpbakery

Last updated 2026-10-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-15 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-08 12:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpbakery page builder UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.7

Fixed in: 8.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 8.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade page-builder

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-2025-11161?

page builder: upgrade to 8.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-11161 being exploited?

CVE-2025-11161 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-2025-11161 affect?

CVE-2025-11161 affects page builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The WPBakery Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the vc_custom_heading shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 8.6.1. This is due to insufficient restriction of allowed HTML tags and im

How urgent is CVE-2025-11161?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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