CVE-2019-16780

Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) in WordPress block editor

Published Dec 26, 2019 CVSS 3.1 · 5.8 Medium EPSS 1.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
WordPress users with lower privileges (like contributors) can inject JavaScript code in the block editor using a specific payload, which is executed within the dashboard. This can lead to XSS if an admin opens the post in the editor. Execution of this attack does require an authenticated user. This has been patched in WordPress 5.3.1, along with all the previous WordPress versions from 3.7 to 5.3 via a minor release. Automatic updates are enabled by default for minor releases and we strongly recommend that you keep them enabled.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4599-1 wordpress security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4677-1 wordpress security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2019-7298 WordPress users with lower privileges (like contributors) can inject JavaScript code in the block editor using a specific payload, which is executed within the dashboard. This can lead to XSS if an admin opens the post in the editor. Execution of this attack does require an authenticated user. This has been patched in WordPress 5.3.1, along with all the previous WordPress versions from 3.7 to 5.3 via a minor release. Automatic updates are enabled by default for minor releases and we strongly recommend that you keep them enabled.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
GitHub_M
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 1:24 AM
Reserved
Sep 24, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 26, 2019, 5:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:22 AM