Bootstrap Blocks for WP Editor Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Bootstrap Blocks for WP Editor plugin, specifically in version 2.5.0 and prior. This issue arises within the 'gtb-bootstrap/column' block, where inadequate input sanitization and output escaping allow authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary scripts. These scripts are executed when users access the affected pages.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for stored cross-site scripting, where injected scripts are executed in the context of the user viewing the page.

Remediation

Users are advised to update the Bootstrap Blocks for WP Editor plugin to version 2.5.1 or later.