What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ataur R GutenKit gutenkit-blocks-addon allows Stored XSS.This issue affects GutenKit: from n/a through <= 2.4.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
GutenKit versions up to 2.4.2 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. When another user views the affected content, the script executes in their browser with the same permissions as that user. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and can affect other users on the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected content, potentially stealing their session data or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other users' sessions and data. Restrict editor/contributor permissions and update GutenKit immediately.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., contributor or editor) and a victim must view the page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 22, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated