CVE-2026-6247: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in tkc49 scratchblocks for WP
The scratchblocks for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'element' attribute of the 'scratchblocks' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-6247 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the scratchblocks for WP WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to and including 1.0.1. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input in the 'element' attribute of the 'scratchblocks' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of any user viewing the injected page, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4 reflects a medium severity with network attack vector and low complexity, requiring privileges but no user interaction. No patch or official remediation is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable shortcode attribute. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the compromised pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability does not impact availability and requires authenticated access, limiting the attack surface. 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 released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the scratchblocks for WP plugin if feasible. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-6247: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in tkc49 scratchblocks for WP
Description
The scratchblocks for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'element' attribute of the 'scratchblocks' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-6247 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the scratchblocks for WP WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to and including 1.0.1. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input in the 'element' attribute of the 'scratchblocks' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of any user viewing the injected page, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4 reflects a medium severity with network attack vector and low complexity, requiring privileges but no user interaction. No patch or official remediation is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable shortcode attribute. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the compromised pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability does not impact availability and requires authenticated access, limiting the attack surface. 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 released, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the scratchblocks for WP plugin if feasible. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-13T18:05:09.654Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a02e30ccbff5d8610bad442
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 8:21:32 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 8:51:26 AM
Last updated: 5/13/2026, 4:49:46 AM
Views: 3
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