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CVE-2026-78290 ThemeGrill CVE debrief

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Magazine Blocks plugin versions up to 1.8.6. This CVE was published on 2026-08-24T12:16:55.960Z and last modified on 2026-10-12T15:10:00.207Z.

Vendor
ThemeGrill
Product
Magazine Blocks
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-24
Original CVE updated
2026-10-12
Advisory published
2026-08-24
Advisory updated
2026-10-12

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with Magazine Blocks plugin versions up to 1.8.6 should assess exposure and prioritize verification and potential updates or mitigations.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-78290 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Magazine Blocks plugin versions up to 1.8.6. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing the need for updates or mitigations to prevent XSS attacks.

  • Verification of exposure and potential updates or mitigations are required to prevent XSS attacks
  • Defenders should monitor for potential XSS attacks targeting Magazine Blocks plugin versions up to 1.8.6

Technical summary

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Magazine Blocks plugin versions up to 1.8.6. The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure of Magazine Blocks plugin versions up to 1.8.6 and assess the need for updates or mitigations.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify Magazine Blocks plugin version and assess exposure
  • Review and apply updates or patches if available
  • Monitor for potential XSS attacks

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability. Further investigation is required to determine the full scope of affected versions and potential impact.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-78290 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-78290

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-78290 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-78290

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.