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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
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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.
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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.