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CVE-2026-2481 beaverbuilder CVE debrief

The Beaver Builder Page Builder – Drag and Drop Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'settings[js]' parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.10.1.1. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, making it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.4, indicating a Medium severity level. Users of the Beaver Builder Page Builder – Drag and Drop Website Builder plugin for WordPress, particularly those with author-level access and above, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.

Vendor
beaverbuilder
Product
Beaver Builder Page Builder – Drag and Drop Website Builder
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.4
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-04-08
Original CVE updated
2026-07-24
Advisory published
2026-04-08
Advisory updated
2026-07-24

Who should care

Users of the Beaver Builder Page Builder – Drag and Drop Website Builder plugin for WordPress, particularly those with author-level access and above, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. This includes reviewing their deployments, planning for updates or mitigations, and implementing compensating controls.

Technical summary

The Beaver Builder Page Builder – Drag and Drop Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'settings[js]' parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.10.1.1. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, making it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.4, indicating a Medium severity level.

Defensive priority

Medium priority, as the vulnerability requires authenticated access and has a CVSS score of 6.4.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update the Beaver Builder Page Builder plugin to the latest version
  • Implement input sanitization and output escaping for the 'settings[js]' parameter
  • Monitor for suspicious activity and implement compensating controls
  • Consider implementing a web application firewall (WAF) to detect and prevent attacks
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-04-08T12:16:21.280Z and last modified on 2026-07-24T20:10:00.147Z. The NVD entry is currently Deferred. The Beaver Builder Page Builder – Drag and Drop Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'settings[js]' parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.10.1.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This vulnerability requires authenticated access and has a CVSS score of 6.4, indicating a Medium severity level. Users should verify their deployments and plan for updates or mitigations.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-2481 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-2481

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-2481 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-2481

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.