CVE-2024-1049: Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks – CoBlocks <= 3.1.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Mar 23, 2024
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Updated

The Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks – CoBlocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Icon Widget's in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on the link value. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GoDaddy Coblocks Wordpress<=3.1.6
CoBlocks Gutenberg Blocks – CoBlocks<=3.1.6

Event History

Mar 23, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:33 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1049?

CVE-2024-1049 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-1049?

To fix CVE-2024-1049, update the Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks – CoBlocks plugin to version 3.1.7 or higher.

3

What exploit does CVE-2024-1049 enable?

CVE-2024-1049 enables attackers to execute stored cross-site scripting attacks against users of the vulnerable WordPress site.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-1049?

CVE-2024-1049 affects all versions of the Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks – CoBlocks plugin up to and including 3.1.6.

5

Who is the vendor for CVE-2024-1049?

The vendor for CVE-2024-1049 is GoDaddy, associated with the CoBlocks plugin for WordPress.

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