WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities

VikWidgetsLoader < 1.12.0 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Gutenberg Block class_suffix

Description

The plugin does not sanitise or escape a block attribute before outputting it inside an inline script, allowing users with the Contributor role to store arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the browser of any user viewing the affected post, including the administrator who reviews the pending submission.

Proof of Concept

Affects Plugins

Fixed in 1.12.0

References

Classification

Type
XSS
CWE

Miscellaneous

Original Researcher
Artus KG
Submitter
Artus KG
Submitter twitter
Verified
Yes

Timeline

Publicly Published
2026-09-03 (about 2 days ago)
Added
2026-09-03 (about 1 day ago)
Last Updated
2026-09-03 (about 1 day ago)

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