CVE-2026-5920 Details
Description
The Bold Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'shortcode_content' parameter of the bt_bb_shortcode shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.6. This is due to a bypassable security filter (bt_bb_save_pre) that can be circumvented via null byte injection, combined with insufficient output sanitization of base64-decoded content in the bt_bb_raw_content shortcode handler. 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.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Bold Page Builder plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 5.9.6. The issue arises in the bt_bb_raw_content shortcode handler, where the 'shortcode_content' parameter of the bt_bb_shortcode shortcode is vulnerable. This vulnerability is due to a security filter that can be bypassed through null byte injection, coupled with inadequate output sanitization of base64-decoded content. As a result, authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher can inject arbitrary web scripts into pages, which will execute when users access the affected page.
Users are advised to update the Bold Page Builder plugin to version 5.9.7 or a newer patched version.
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Assessed Sep 16, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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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 |
|---|---|
| Bold Page Builder | <= 5.9.6 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 16, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |