CVE-2025-47493 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-47493: WordPress Ultimate Blocks plugin <= 3.2.9 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Ultimate Blocks
Product Ultimate Blocks
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published May 7, 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 Ultimate Blocks Ultimate Blocks ultimate-blocks allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Ultimate Blocks: from n/a through <= 3.2.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Ultimate Blocks versions 3.2.9 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a request that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers, potentially compromising accounts or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a page or click a link containing the malicious payload.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute JavaScript in other users' browsers to steal credentials, session tokens, or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can be compromised through XSS attacks, risking account takeover, data theft, or unauthorized site modifications.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site; victim must visit a page or click a link containing the malicious payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 7, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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