The Otter Blocks WordPress plugin before 3.2.8 does not properly sanitize and escape user-supplied block styling values before writing them into an… (CVE-2026-109933)
Description
The Otter Blocks WordPress plugin versions before 3.2.8 contain a vulnerability where user-supplied block styling values are not properly sanitized and escaped before being written into inline stylesheets. This flaw allows users with contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when any visitor, including administrators, views the affected post. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-109933 and has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity level.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.8medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-109933 describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Otter Blocks WordPress plugin prior to version 3.2.8. The plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape user-supplied styling values for blocks before embedding them into inline stylesheets. This improper handling enables users with contributor or higher privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of any visitor viewing the post, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with contributor-level access or above to perform stored cross-site scripting attacks. This can lead to arbitrary script execution in the browsers of visitors and administrators, potentially resulting in session hijacking, privilege escalation, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the Otter Blocks plugin to version 3.2.8 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Since no patch links are provided, check the official Otter Blocks plugin repository or vendor advisory for the official update. Until patched, restrict contributor-level access and above to trusted users only to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-655q-x6wx-x8mp
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-109933"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6adbaaddd73cc49347b20769
Added to database: 10/23/2026, 18:43:41 UTC
Last enriched: 10/23/2026, 19:08:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 19:25:05 UTC
Views: 6
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