Description
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 <= 3.3.0.
Published: 2025-05-19
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The Ultimate Blocks plugin for WordPress contains a DOM‑based cross‑site scripting flaw. An attacker may inject script code into the plugin’s block interface, which is later reflected on the page without proper escaping. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious payloads to execute client‑side code. Successful exploitation would grant the attacker arbitrary script execution within the context of the victim’s browser, potentially leading to credential theft, phishing, or defacement.

Affected Systems

The issue affects any installation of Ultimate Blocks version 3.3.0 or earlier. All prior releases, from the initial release up to and including 3.3.0, contain the vulnerable code path. The vulnerability is present regardless of the size of the WordPress site or traffic level, as it is tied to the plugin’s input handling rather than an external service.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 6.5, indicating a moderate severity. The EPSS score of <1% suggests that exploitation in the wild has been very rare. This vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The typical attack path involves a user interacting with the block editor or providing content that includes the malicious payload; the code is executed in the victim’s browser when the affected page is viewed. No special system privileges are required, and the flaw is client‑side, so it does not affect server integrity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 30, 2026 at 12:50 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Ultimate Blocks to the latest release (at least 3.3.1) to receive the applied input sanitization fix.
  • After the update, audit any custom blocks or user‑generated content to confirm that no unsanitized script tags remain.
  • Maintain the host server’s WordPress installation and all other plugins to the latest secure versions to reduce overall attack surface.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 30, 2026 at 12:50 UTC.

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Advisories
Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-28154 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ultimate Blocks Ultimate Blocks allows DOM-Based XSS. This issue affects Ultimate Blocks: from n/a through 3.3.0.
History

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}


Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ultimate Blocks Ultimate Blocks allows DOM-Based XSS. This issue affects Ultimate Blocks: from n/a through 3.3.0. 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 <= 3.3.0.
Title WordPress Ultimate Blocks <= 3.3.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability WordPress Ultimate Blocks plugin <= 3.3.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}


Mon, 19 May 2025 19:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 19 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ultimate Blocks Ultimate Blocks allows DOM-Based XSS. This issue affects Ultimate Blocks: from n/a through 3.3.0.
Title WordPress Ultimate Blocks <= 3.3.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-28T16:12:53.355Z

Reserved: 2025-05-19T14:12:49.258Z

Link: CVE-2025-48234

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Updated: 2025-05-19T15:11:25.842Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2025-05-19T15:15:25.783

Modified: 2026-04-23T15:30:56.160

Link: CVE-2025-48234

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-04-30T13:00:13Z

Weaknesses