PatchTheCVECVE-2025-1459: The Page Builder by SiteOrigin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Embed
CVE-2025-1459 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 Page Builder by SiteOrigin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Embedded Video(PB) widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.31.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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 85%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2025-03-01 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · 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-2025-1459?
page builder: upgrade to 2.31.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-1459 being exploited?
CVE-2025-1459 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-2025-1459 affect?
CVE-2025-1459 affects page builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Page Builder by SiteOrigin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Embedded Video(PB) widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.31.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This
How urgent is CVE-2025-1459?
Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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