CVE-2024-10631: Countdown Timer <= 1.0.5 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Published May 15, 2025
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Updated

The Countdown Timer for WordPress Block Editor WordPress plugin through 1.0.5 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Affected Software

2 affected components
WordPress Countdown Timer<=1.0.5
Flickdevs Countdown Timer For Wordpress Block Editor Wordpress<=1.0.5

Event History

May 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:06 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-10631?

CVE-2024-10631 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-10631?

To fix CVE-2024-10631, update the Countdown Timer for WordPress Block Editor plugin to version 1.0.6 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-10631?

Users with contributor roles and above on WordPress installations using Countdown Timer plugin version 1.0.5 or lower are affected by CVE-2024-10631.

4

What type of attack can CVE-2024-10631 facilitate?

CVE-2024-10631 can facilitate stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks due to improper validation and escaping of block options.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-10631?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2024-10631, so updating the plugin is the recommended mitigation.

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