What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Munir Kamal Gutenberg Block Editor Toolkit allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Gutenberg Block Editor Toolkit: from n/a through 1.40.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Gutenberg Block Editor Toolkit contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.40.4. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger. Attackers can steal session tokens, modify page content, or perform actions on behalf of affected users.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their session data or modify site content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated attackers can compromise administrator accounts and modify site content or settings without authorization.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a user into visiting a malicious page or clicking a link.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 18, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated