CVE-2025-14054
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Shop Manager or higher privileges in WordPress to inject malicious scripts into web pages via the WC Builder plugin's styling parameters. The scripts execute when users view the compromised pages, enabling session hijacking, defacement, or malware distribution. It affects all WordPress sites using the WC Builder plugin up to version 1.2.0.
💻 Affected Systems
- WC Builder – WooCommerce Page Builder for WPBakery plugin for WordPress
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
🔒 Custom verification scripts are available for registered users. Sign up free to download automated test scripts.
- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers steal admin credentials, compromise user accounts, deface the site, or distribute malware to visitors, leading to data breaches and reputational damage.
Likely Case
Attackers inject scripts to hijack user sessions, redirect to malicious sites, or display unwanted ads, causing user distrust and potential financial loss.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and input validation, impact is limited to minor defacement or no exploitation if attackers lack sufficient privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access but is straightforward due to insufficient input sanitization; no public proof-of-concept confirmed.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check plugin updates beyond 1.2.0; vendor may release a fix via WordPress repository.
Vendor Advisory: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wc-builder/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'WC Builder – WooCommerce Page Builder for WPBakery' and update to the latest version. 4. Verify update completes successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable or Remove Plugin
allTemporarily disable or uninstall the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation until a patch is applied.
wp plugin deactivate wc-builder
wp plugin delete wc-builder
Restrict User Roles
allLimit Shop Manager and higher privileges to trusted users only to reduce attack surface.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads targeting the 'heading_color' and similar parameters.
- Regularly audit user accounts and logs for suspicious activity, and enforce strong authentication for privileged roles.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the plugin version in WordPress admin under Plugins > Installed Plugins; if version is 1.2.0 or lower, it is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get wc-builder --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, confirm the plugin version is above 1.2.0 and test for XSS by attempting to inject scripts via styling parameters in a safe environment.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to WordPress admin with parameters like 'heading_color' containing script tags
- Increased errors in plugin-related logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with malicious script payloads in URL or body parameters
- Unexpected outbound connections from the site to external domains
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("heading_color" OR "wpbforwpbakery_product_additional_information") AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:")🔗 References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wc-builder/tags/1.2.0/includes/addons/product_additional_information.php#L33
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wc-builder/trunk/includes/addons/product_additional_information.php#L33
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3419217/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4e4fe4b6-cc1e-40be-bd2e-bf2745244892?source=cve
