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CVE-2026-10833: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpdevteam Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-10833cvecve-2026-10833cwe-79
Published: 06/25/2026 (06/25/2026, 03:42:20 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: wpdevteam
Product: Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns

Description

The Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns WordPress plugin is affected by a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the 'configurablePrefix' block attribute. This vulnerability exists in all versions up to and including 6.1.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. Authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.4, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.

CVSS v3.1

Score 6.4medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected software

Affected versions
<=6.1.4

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/25/2026, 04:01:10 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-10833 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns WordPress plugin. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input in the 'configurablePrefix' block attribute, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users who access the compromised pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 6.1.4. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.

Potential Impact

An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable block attribute. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the infected pages, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information or user session compromise. The vulnerability does not affect availability but impacts confidentiality and integrity. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin if feasible. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply patches promptly once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2026-06-04T10:27:28.810Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a3ca4804853345fc145c9c0

Added to database: 06/25/2026, 03:46:08 UTC

Last enriched: 06/25/2026, 04:01:10 UTC

Last updated: 06/25/2026, 04:31:11 UTC

Views: 5

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