CVE-2025-4682: Essential Blocks – Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks, Patterns & Templates <= 5.4.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Slider and Post Carousel Widgets
The Essential Blocks – Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks, Patterns & Templates plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via HTML attributes in Slider and Post Carousel widgets in all versions up to, and including, 5.4.0 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-2025-4682?
CVE-2025-4682 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-4682?
To fix CVE-2025-4682, update the Essential Blocks – Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks, Patterns & Templates plugin to version 5.4.1 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2025-4682?
All versions of the Essential Blocks – Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks, Patterns & Templates plugin up to and including 5.4.0 are affected by CVE-2025-4682.
What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2025-4682?
CVE-2025-4682 allows for stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users.
Who is impacted by CVE-2025-4682?
Website owners using the vulnerable versions of the Essential Blocks – Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks, Patterns & Templates plugin are primarily impacted by CVE-2025-4682.