Description
Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Premium Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for WordPress <= 2.3.17 versions.
Published: 2026-09-23
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

This vulnerability is a contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) flaw in the Premium Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for WordPress plugin up to version 2.3.17. An attacker can inject arbitrary scripts that are rendered when the block editor or the front end displays the content. The plugin does not properly sanitize user input in the block editor, allowing malicious JavaScript to execute in the context of anyone who views the affected content. The potential impact is compromised client‑side security for users who access the edited content.

Affected Systems

Leap13’s Premium Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for WordPress plugin, all releases through 2.3.17, is affected. Sites running any of these versions with contributors who can create or edit blocks are at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates moderate severity, the EPSS score is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The likely attack vector involves an authenticated contributor who can insert or modify blocks; the attacker must have valid credentials to exploit the flaw. Because the vulnerability lacks widespread exploitation data and is not in KEV, the overall risk is moderate, but applying the patch is strongly recommended to eliminate the XSS vector.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 23, 2026 at 21:01 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress Premium Blocks - Gutenberg Blocks plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.3.18).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the Premium Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks plugin to version 2.3.18 or newer.
  • Restrict contributor privileges or disable block creation for users who do not require it.
  • Perform a site‑wide scan for injected scripts and remove any malicious content discovered.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 23, 2026 at 21:01 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories

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History

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Premium Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for WordPress <= 2.3.17 versions.
Title WordPress Premium Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for WordPress plugin <= 2.3.17 - 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

No data.

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-23T19:25:21.529Z

Reserved: 2026-09-20T15:56:27.511Z

Link: CVE-2026-94118

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-23T19:25:18.124Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-09-23T19:19:47.797

Modified: 2026-09-23T20:17:23.463

Link: CVE-2026-94118

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-23T21:15:09Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

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