CVE-2026-121773: GeneratePress GenerateBlocks stored cross-site scripting

CVE-2026-121773 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.5 · Published 2026-11-11

GenerateBlocks is a WordPress plugin that provides page-building functionality through block-based editing. A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that can steal visitor data or hijack user accounts. Exploitation requires a contributor or higher privilege level to perform the attack.

Technologies: GeneratePress GenerateBlocks. Vendors: GeneratePress.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-121773 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-121773 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-121773?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.5, published 11 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
GeneratePress GenerateBlocks up to 2.5.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-121773?
Yes: fixed in 2.5.1. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-121773 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-121773?
Check whether you run GeneratePress GenerateBlocks at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 2.5.1

Technical details

The vulnerability is an improper input neutralization flaw during web page generation, resulting in stored XSS. It affects GenerateBlocks up to version 2.5.0 and requires user interaction from a privileged account (contributor or developer role). Attackers can inject malicious scripts that persist in the site and execute in visitors' browsers.

Affected products

  • GeneratePress GenerateBlocks up to 2.5.0

Timeline

  • 2026-11-02: disclosed: Vulnerability reported to Patchstack
  • 2026-11-11: advisory: Published by Patchstack

References

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