Description
Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Magazine Blocks <= 1.8.6 versions.
Published: 2026-08-24
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via malicious contributor input
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) is present in Magazine Blocks plugin versions up to 1.8.6. The flaw allows code to be inserted into a block editor by the contributor role and then rendered as part of the front‑end output. Once executed, the script can modify page content, steal cookies or session data, and redirect users to malicious sites, thereby damaging confidentiality, integrity, and trust in the site.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects all installations of the ThemeGrill Magazine Blocks WordPress plugin that are at or below version 1.8.6. Users should verify the plugin version and check for any contributor‑generated blocks that may contain untrusted content.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates moderate severity. The EPSS score is not available, so current exploitation likelihood cannot be quantified. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Attackers likely need to have at least contributor permissions to inject the malicious code, which is inferred from the “Contributor XSS” description. Once injected, the script runs in the visitor's browser, providing remote code execution on the client side.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 24, 2026 at 12:50 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress Magazine Blocks Plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.8.7).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the WordPress Magazine Blocks plugin to version 1.8.7 or later as released by the vendor.
  • If an immediate update is not possible, restrict contributor access to the block editor or disable the plugin for contributor users until the patch is applied.
  • Deploy a web application firewall rule that blocks scripts in contributor‑generated content as a temporary protective measure.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 24, 2026 at 12:50 UTC.

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History

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Themegrill
Themegrill magazine Blocks
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Themegrill
Themegrill magazine Blocks
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Magazine Blocks <= 1.8.6 versions.
Title WordPress Magazine Blocks plugin <= 1.8.6 - 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'}


Subscriptions

Themegrill Magazine Blocks
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-24T12:51:09.915Z

Reserved: 2026-08-24T07:38:18.805Z

Link: CVE-2026-78290

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Updated: 2026-08-24T12:49:40.808Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-24T12:16:55.960

Modified: 2026-08-24T16:40:53.647

Link: CVE-2026-78290

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-08-24T13:00:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')