What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Techeshta Post Layouts for Gutenberg allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Post Layouts for Gutenberg: from n/a through 1.2.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Post Layouts for Gutenberg versions up to 1.2.7 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into post layouts. When other users view the affected content, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. A patch version has not been publicly identified.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view posts using the affected layout.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; stored XSS can compromise user sessions and data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must be logged in with low-level user privileges and the victim must view the affected post.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 20, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated