What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in hashthemes Smart Blocks smart-blocks allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Smart Blocks: from n/a through <= 2.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Smart Blocks versions 2.0 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their session data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Any authenticated user can inject code that affects other site visitors, potentially compromising admin accounts or stealing sensitive data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must view the page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 16, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated