CVE-2026-114427 Details
Description
The GutenKit WordPress plugin before 2.5.5 does not properly sanitize custom CSS saved against a post before printing it inside an inline style block on the published page, allowing users with the Author role and above to break out of the style element and store JavaScript that executes in the browser of any visitor who views the post. Exploitation affects sites running WordPress below 7.0.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the GutenKit WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 2.5.5. The issue arises because the plugin fails to properly sanitize custom CSS saved to a post before rendering it in an inline style block on the published page. This flaw allows users with the Author role and above to inject JavaScript that executes in the browsers of visitors viewing the post. The vulnerability impacts sites running WordPress versions prior to 7.0.
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Volerion
Assessed Nov 6, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c5380cc6-55e5-4ccd-8b83-c611139800b1/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| GutenKit | >= 2.5.0, <= 2.5.4 (semver) |
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 6, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |