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Create Block <= 2.9.0 - Code Injection to Authenticated (Admin+) PHP Code Injection

CVE-2026-16623 · create-block-theme

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Vulnerability: Create Block <= 2.9.0 - Code Injection to Authenticated (Admin+) PHP Code Injection
Affected software: create-block-theme(Plugin)
Affected versions: ≤ 2.9.0
Authentication: Authenticated (see advisory title)
Vulnerability type: Other
CVE: CVE-2026-16623
Published: 24 July 2026
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: This advisory describes a other issue in the affected software. Review the source advisory and your installed version to assess exposure.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory 6f76fd88-95a3-4309-97d2-35c83bd09e55). Methodology and redistribution notes

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