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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Moose Kenta Gutenberg Blocks Responsive Blocks and block templates library for Gutenberg Editor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Kenta Gutenberg Blocks Responsive Blocks and block templates library for Gutenberg Editor: from n/a through 1.3.9.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Kenta Gutenberg Blocks plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.3.9. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into block content. When other users view the affected page, the script executes in their browser, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session tokens, modify page content, or perform actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected page, stealing their session data or performing actions as them.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject persistent malicious code affecting all site visitors; requires immediate plugin update to prevent account compromise.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must be logged in with low-level user privileges and trick a user into viewing a page containing the malicious block.
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