What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Best WP Developer Advanced Blog Post Block advanced-blog-post-block allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Advanced Blog Post Block: from n/a through <= 1.0.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Advanced Blog Post Block versions 1.0.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into blog post blocks. When another user views the affected content, the script executes in their browser, potentially compromising their session or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view blog posts, stealing sessions or data.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; site data and user sessions at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege WordPress account and must trick a user into viewing the malicious post.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 13, 2024
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated