CVE-2024-6432

Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) <= 3.3.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via content Parameter

Description

The Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘content’ parameter within the plugin's shortcode Content Block in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: vanderwijk Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1f784dfa-5c31-4c44-9230-7beac7f56893?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/custom-post-widget/trunk/shortcode.php#L73 product
https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-widget/#developers product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3146407/#file6 patch
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3147521/ patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6432?
CVE-2024-6432 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6432?
To fix CVE-2024-6432, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-6432 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-6432 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-2024-6432?
CVE-2024-6432 affects vanderwijk Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget).
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