CVE-2026-119165 Details
Description
The WPBakery Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'display_name / nickname' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 9.0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Successful execution requires that at least one public post attributed to the attacker's account be rendered through a Basic Grid using a Grid Builder template with the Post Author element configured to link to the post author; Author-level users can satisfy this precondition unassisted, while Subscribers depend on an administrator having assigned or published a post under their account.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the WPBakery Page Builder plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 9.0.1. The issue arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, allowing authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher to inject arbitrary scripts into pages. These scripts execute when a user accesses the compromised page. The vulnerability requires at least one public post from the attacker's account to be displayed using a Basic Grid template that links to the author, a condition easily met by Author-level users but requiring administrative assistance for Subscribers.
Users are advised to update WPBakery Page Builder to version 9.1 or later.
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Volerion
Assessed Nov 7, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 7, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://kb.wpbakery.com/docs/release-notes/ | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9a547cd3-1282-466e-90a4-ef980a9e06a4?source=cve | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| WPBakery Page Builder | <= 9.0.1 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 7, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |