Description
The All Bootstrap Blocks WordPress plugin through 1.3.31 does not properly escape a block attribute before outputting it in HTML tag-name position, allowing users with Contributor-level access and above to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when the affected content is viewed.
Published: 2026-09-18
Score: 6.8 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Stored XSS in WordPress plugin causing client‑side script execution
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The All Bootstrap Blocks WordPress plugin version 1.3.31 and earlier fails to escape a block attribute that is inserted into the HTML tag name. An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary JavaScript into that attribute, which executes when a viewer loads the content. This stored cross‑site scripting can steal credentials, hijack sessions, or load malicious payloads in the context of site visitors.

Affected Systems

All installations of the All Bootstrap Blocks plugin that use version 1.3.31 or older are affected. The issue is specific to the plugin and can impact any WordPress site that has the plugin enabled, regardless of the WordPress core version.

Risk and Exploitability

With a CVSS score of 6.8 the flaw presents medium severity. The EPSS score of less than 1 % suggests a low probability of exploitation in the wild, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Attackers must first obtain contributor or higher level access to create or edit a block; once the malicious script is stored it runs in the browsers of any visitor to the affected content, making the risk considerable in high‑traffic or low‑privilege environments.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 19, 2026 at 19:47 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the All Bootstrap Blocks plugin to version 1.3.32 or newer to eliminate the unescaped attribute vulnerability.
  • If an upgrade cannot occur immediately, restrict or revoke contributor‑level permissions for users who can edit blocks until the plugin is patched.
  • Implement a Content Security Policy that disallows inline scripts and limits script execution to trusted sources to reduce the impact of any remaining injection.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 19, 2026 at 19:47 UTC.

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History

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Areoi
Areoi all Bootstrap Blocks
Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions all Bootstrap Blocks
Vendors & Products Areoi
Areoi all Bootstrap Blocks
Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions all Bootstrap Blocks

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-79
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

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


Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The All Bootstrap Blocks WordPress plugin through 1.3.31 does not properly escape a block attribute before outputting it in HTML tag-name position, allowing users with Contributor-level access and above to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when the affected content is viewed.
Title All Bootstrap Blocks <= 1.3.31 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via areoi/button type Attribute
References

Subscriptions

Areoi All Bootstrap Blocks
Wordpress-extensions All Bootstrap Blocks
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: WPScan

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-18T11:08:28.842Z

Reserved: 2026-09-10T16:04:34.467Z

Link: CVE-2026-88993

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-18T11:00:51.699Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-09-18T06:16:41.373

Modified: 2026-09-18T19:08:32.830

Link: CVE-2026-88993

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-28T19:50:10Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

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