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Highlighting Code Block Vulnerabilities

1 known security issue reported for the Highlighting Code Block WordPress plugin. Most recent disclosed Jul 9, 2026.

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Highlighting Code Block <= 2.2.0 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'font_family' Setting

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The Highlighting Code Block plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to...

CVSS:: 4.4
Affected:: up to 2.2.0
Fixed in:: 2.2.1
Disclosed:: Jul 9, 2026

CVE-2026-12108 on NVD →

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