CVE-2024-10178: Gutentor – Gutenberg Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor <= 3.3.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Countdown Widget
The Gutentor – Gutenberg Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Countdown widget in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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.
Affected Software
Remediation
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-10178?
CVE-2024-10178 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10178?
To fix CVE-2024-10178, update the Gutentor – Gutenberg Blocks plugin to version 3.4.0 or higher.
What versions of the Gutentor – Gutenberg Blocks plugin are affected by CVE-2024-10178?
All versions of the Gutentor – Gutenberg Blocks plugin up to and including 3.3.9 are affected by CVE-2024-10178.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-10178?
CVE-2024-10178 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is the vendor for the affected product in CVE-2024-10178?
The vendor for the affected product in CVE-2024-10178 is Gutentor.