CVE-2026-84021
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CVE-2026-84021 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Bold Page Builder WordPress plugin before 5.9.8 does not properly validate a link URL before outputting it in an HTML attribute, relying on a filter that can be evaded, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user clicks the affected link.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Bold Page Builder WordPress plugin before 5.9.8 does not properly validate a link URL before outputting it in an HTML attribute, relying on a filter that can be evaded, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user clicks the affected link.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Bold Page Builder | < 5.9.8 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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