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
References
CVE
Classification
Type
XSS
OWASP top 10
CWE
CVSS
Miscellaneous
Original Researcher
Artus KG
Submitter
Artus KG
Submitter twitter
Verified
Yes
WPVDB ID
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)