CVE-2026-9756 Details
Description
The GenerateBlocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Headline Block 'linkMetaFieldType' Dynamic Link Attribute in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1 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. A contributor-level attacker can store a JavaScript payload in their own profile description (allowlisted by get_safe_user_meta_keys()) and prepend 'javascript:' via the linkMetaFieldType attribute, creating a fully attacker-controlled href that executes when any user, including an administrator, clicks the rendered headline link.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the GenerateBlocks plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 2.2.1. The issue arises in the Headline Block's 'linkMetaFieldType' Dynamic Link Attribute, due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access and above to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. The injected scripts execute when a user accesses the compromised page. A contributor-level attacker can exploit this by embedding a JavaScript payload in their profile description, which is then executed when the headline link is clicked.
Users are advised to update the GenerateBlocks plugin to version 2.3.0 or later.
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Assessed Jul 3, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| GenerateBlocks | <= 2.2.1 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 3, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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