CVE-2026-115602
Received Received - Intake

Stored XSS in Gutenberg Blocks by Kadence Blocks

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-115602, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-10-26

Last updated on: 2026-10-26

Assigner: Patchstack

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP Gutenberg Blocks by Kadence Blocks kadence-blocks allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Gutenberg Blocks by Kadence Blocks: from n/a through 3.8.0.1.

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Published
2026-10-26
Last Modified
2026-10-26
Generated
2026-10-26
AI Q&A
2026-10-26
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Gutenberg Blocks by Kadence Blocks plugin. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then stored and executed when other users view those pages. The issue exists in versions up to 3.8.0.1.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal user sessions, deface websites, or perform actions on behalf of users. Users with access to the WordPress admin panel could inject scripts that affect visitors, leading to data theft or unauthorized actions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's security rules for protected health information. Organizations may face compliance penalties if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Gutenberg Blocks by Kadence Blocks plugin to version 3.8.0.1 or later to address the Stored XSS vulnerability.

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