CVE-2024-38686

WordPress FancyPost plugin <= 5.3.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Pluginic FancyPost – Best Ultimate Post Block, Post Grid, Layouts, Carousel, Slider For Gutenberg & Elementor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects FancyPost – Best Ultimate Post Block, Post Grid, Layouts, Carousel, Slider For Gutenberg & Elementor: from n/a through 5.3.1.

Remediation

Solution:

Update to 5.3.2 or a higher version.

References

Link	Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/post-block/wordpress-fancypost-plugin-5-3-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38686?: CVE-2024-38686 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38686?: To fix CVE-2024-38686: Update to 5.3.2 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2024-38686 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38686 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-38686?: CVE-2024-38686 affects Pluginic FancyPost – Best Ultimate Post Block, Post Grid, Layouts, Carousel, Slider For Gutenberg & Elementor.

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Description

Remediation

Category

CWE-79 – Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

Frequently Asked Questions