CVE-2025-49032: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in PublishPress Gutenberg Blocks
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in PublishPress Gutenberg Blocks advanced-gutenberg allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Gutenberg Blocks: from n/a through <= 3.3.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in PublishPress Gutenberg Blocks (<= 3.3.1) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). An attacker with low privileges and requiring user interaction can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction needed, and scope change with partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of content, or disruption of service. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with untrusted input and consider limiting user privileges to reduce risk. Monitor PublishPress advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2025-49032: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in PublishPress Gutenberg Blocks
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in PublishPress Gutenberg Blocks advanced-gutenberg allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Gutenberg Blocks: from n/a through <= 3.3.1.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in PublishPress Gutenberg Blocks (<= 3.3.1) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). An attacker with low privileges and requiring user interaction can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction needed, and scope change with partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of content, or disruption of service. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with untrusted input and consider limiting user privileges to reduce risk. Monitor PublishPress advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-30T14:04:14.279Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6866767e6f40f0eb729669f0
Added to database: 7/3/2025, 12:24:30 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 3:08:13 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 5:09:31 PM
Views: 147
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