What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPBlockArt BlockArt Blocks allows Stored XSS.This issue affects BlockArt Blocks: from n/a through 2.1.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
BlockArt Blocks versions up to 2.1.5 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. 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. Impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity of affected pages.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Compromised user accounts, stolen session tokens, or malware distribution to site visitors and admins.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account and trick a user into viewing the malicious content.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 8, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated