CVE-2025-8588: Gutenberg Blocks – PublishPress Blocks Controls, Visibility, Reusable Blocks <= 3.3.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Gutenberg Blocks – PublishPress Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'Marker Title' and 'Marker Description' parameters for the Maps block in versions up to, and including, 3.3.4 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-2025-8588?
The CVE-2025-8588 vulnerability is rated as high due to its potential to allow stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8588?
To fix CVE-2025-8588, update the PublishPress Gutenberg Blocks plugin to version 3.3.5 or higher.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2025-8588?
CVE-2025-8588 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the 'Marker Title' and 'Marker Description' parameters.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-8588?
Users of the PublishPress Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 3.3.4 are affected by CVE-2025-8588.
What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2025-8588?
CVE-2025-8588 enables attackers to execute stored cross-site scripting attacks, potentially compromising user data.