CVE-2025-1291: Gutenberg Blocks by Kadence Blocks <= 3.4.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'icon'
The Gutenberg Blocks with AI by Kadence WP – Page Builder Features plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘icon’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-1291?
CVE-2025-1291 has a medium severity due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1291?
To fix CVE-2025-1291, update the Kadence Gutenberg Blocks with AI plugin to version 3.5.0 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2025-1291?
CVE-2025-1291 affects all versions of the Kadence Gutenberg Blocks with AI plugin up to and including version 3.4.9.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-1291?
CVE-2025-1291 is identified as a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is the vendor for CVE-2025-1291?
The vendor for CVE-2025-1291 is Kadence, specifically for the Gutenberg Blocks with AI plugin.