CVE-2026-88993: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in All Bootstrap Blocks
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-88993 is a Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79) vulnerability in the All Bootstrap Blocks WordPress plugin through version 1.3.31. The vulnerability arises from improper escaping of a block attribute before it is output in the HTML tag-name position. This allows users with Contributor-level permissions or above to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of users viewing the affected content.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level access or higher can inject arbitrary scripts that execute in the browsers of users who view the affected content. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other script-based attacks depending on the injected payload. The vulnerability requires authenticated access at Contributor level or above, limiting exploitation to users with some level of trust on the site.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the All Bootstrap Blocks plugin if possible.
CVE-2026-88993: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in All Bootstrap Blocks
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.8medium
Affected software
All Bootstrap Blocks
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-88993 is a Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79) vulnerability in the All Bootstrap Blocks WordPress plugin through version 1.3.31. The vulnerability arises from improper escaping of a block attribute before it is output in the HTML tag-name position. This allows users with Contributor-level permissions or above to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of users viewing the affected content.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level access or higher can inject arbitrary scripts that execute in the browsers of users who view the affected content. This can lead to session hijacking, defacement, or other script-based attacks depending on the injected payload. The vulnerability requires authenticated access at Contributor level or above, limiting exploitation to users with some level of trust on the site.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the All Bootstrap Blocks plugin if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-10T16:04:34.467Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aacd5a555bf5e2cf5955f34
Added to database: 09/18/2026, 06:09:41 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 06:16:51 UTC
Last updated: 09/19/2026, 03:03:38 UTC
Views: 16
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