Export & Import WPBakery Page Builder - Security Vulnerability (CVE-2026-81429)

AI enriched 44 days ago (2026-09-21 20:00 UTC)

Technical Summary

The Export & Import WPBakery Page Builder WordPress plugin through 1.0.2 does not perform any CSRF check on its template-import feature and does not sanitise the imported data before storing it and echoing it back, allowing attackers to make a logged-in administrator import a crafted template via a forged request that results in Stored Cross-Site Scripting executed in the administrator's session.

Potential Impact

Severity is HIGH (CVSS 7.1). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as Medium based on severity and technical exposure profile.

Primary risk drivers: severity and technical exposure profile

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

AI risk score 65/100 (Elevated, Medium) with priority P3 Priority. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.