PatchTheCVECVE-2025-12782: The Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all
CVE-2025-12782 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting beaver builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.4. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's authorization in the disable() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access and above, to disable the Beaver Builder layout on arbitrary posts and pages, causing content integrity issues and layout
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 82%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2025-12-04 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-18 |
Last updated 2026-10-18 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2025-12782?
beaver builder: upgrade to 2.9.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-12782 being exploited?
CVE-2025-12782 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-2025-12782 affect?
CVE-2025-12782 affects beaver builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.4. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's authorization in the disable() fun
How urgent is CVE-2025-12782?
Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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