CVE-2026-88824
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CVE-2026-88824 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Master Blocks WordPress plugin before 1.5.0 does not have authorisation on one of its REST routes, allowing unauthenticated users to update its settings, including a value that is output unescaped in the admin area, leading to Stored XSS that executes in the session of any administrator visiting a wp-admin page.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Master Blocks WordPress plugin before 1.5.0 does not have authorisation on one of its REST routes, allowing unauthenticated users to update its settings, including a value that is output unescaped in the admin area, leading to Stored XSS that executes in the session of any administrator visiting a wp-admin page.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Master Blocks | >= 1.4.1, < 1.5.0 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Deferred
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