CVE-2025-39578 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-39578: WordPress Responsive Blocks plugin <= 2.0.2 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Cyberchimps
Product Responsive Blocks
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 16, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

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

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in CyberChimps Responsive Blocks responsive-block-editor-addons allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Responsive Blocks: from n/a through <= 2.0.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Responsive Blocks versions 2.0.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, including site administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect the entire site if an admin is targeted.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing credentials or performing actions as those users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated attackers can compromise admin accounts and other users through script injection, risking site takeover or data theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 16, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated