Input validation vulnerability in Gutenberg 18.0.0

The Gutenberg plugin for WordPress has a security issue that allows hackers to inject harmful code into pages using the Avatar block. This can happen if the user’s display name is not properly protected. Both authenticated and unauthenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability, potentially causing harm to users who access the affected pages.

Detected in:

Gutenberg fixed vulnerable versions: >= 12.9.0 <= 18.0.0

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