CVE-2025-4968: The WPBakery Page Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-4968?

page builder: upgrade to 8.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-4968 being exploited?

CVE-2025-4968 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-2025-4968 affect?

CVE-2025-4968 affects page builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The WPBakery Page Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via multiple Page Builder elements (Copyright Element, Hover Box, Separator With Text, FAQ, Single Image, Custom Header, Button, Call

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-4968?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2025-4968 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 for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via multiple Page Builder elements (Copyright Element, Hover Box, Separator With Text, FAQ, Single Image, Custom Header, Button, Call To Action, Progress Bar, Pie Chart, Round Chart, and Line Chart) in all versions up to, and including, 8.4.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes i

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 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-07-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpbakery

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-24 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpbakery page builder UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.5

Fixed in: 8.5

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 8.5 (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-2025-4968?

page builder: upgrade to 8.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-4968 being exploited?

CVE-2025-4968 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-2025-4968 affect?

CVE-2025-4968 affects page builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The WPBakery Page Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via multiple Page Builder elements (Copyright Element, Hover Box, Separator With Text, FAQ, Single Image, Custom Header, Button, Call

How urgent is CVE-2025-4968?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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