CVE-2024-11402 HIGH

CVE-2024-11402: WordPress Block Editor Bootstrap Blocks plugin <= 6.6.1 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Kubiq
Product Block Editor Bootstrap Blocks
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 28, 2024
Last update May 11, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in kubiq Block Editor Bootstrap Blocks block-editor-bootstrap-blocks allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Block Editor Bootstrap Blocks: from n/a through <= 6.6.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Block Editor Bootstrap Blocks versions 6.6.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors or administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised page. Successful exploitation can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in the browsers of site visitors and administrators.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors and admins may have sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or malware injected into their browsers.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must click a link or visit a page controlled by the attacker.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 28, 2024 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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