Is CVE-2026-52709 exploited in the wild?

No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-52709 being exploited in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2026-52709?

Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.5, published 29 October 2026.

Which products and versions are affected?

bPlugins Video Gallery Block through 1.6.0.

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-52709?

Yes: fixed in 1.7.0. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

How is CVE-2026-52709 attacked?

It is attacked over the network, in a software library.

Am I affected by CVE-2026-52709?

Check whether you run bPlugins Video Gallery Block 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.

CVE-2026-52709: bPlugins Video Gallery Block stored cross-site scripting

CVE-2026-52709 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.5 · Published 2026-10-29

Video Gallery Block is a WordPress plugin that allows website creators to embed video galleries on their sites. The plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows a contributor or higher-level user to inject malicious code into the site. When other users visit the site, the injected code executes in their browsers, potentially stealing their data or hijacking their accounts.

Vendors: bPlugins.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-52709 exploited in the wild?: No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-52709 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-52709?: Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.5, published 29 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?: bPlugins Video Gallery Block through 1.6.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-52709?: Yes: fixed in 1.7.0. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-52709 attacked?: It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-52709?: Check whether you run bPlugins Video Gallery Block 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: 1.7.0

Technical details

The vulnerability is a stored XSS flaw in the Video Gallery Block plugin affecting versions up to 1.6.0. It requires a privileged user with contributor or higher role to inject malicious input into the plugin's functionality. The injected payload is then executed in the browsers of visitors who view the affected content.

Affected products

bPlugins Video Gallery Block through 1.6.0

Timeline

2026-10-29: disclosed

References

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