CVE-2024-12268: Responsive Blocks – WordPress Gutenberg Blocks <= 1.9.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Responsive Blocks – WordPress Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'responsive-block-editor-addons/portfolio' block in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.7 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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-12268?
CVE-2024-12268 has a medium severity due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12268?
To fix CVE-2024-12268, update the Responsive Blocks WordPress Gutenberg Blocks plugin to version 1.9.8 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-12268?
CVE-2024-12268 affects all versions of the Responsive Blocks plugin up to and including version 1.9.7.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-12268?
CVE-2024-12268 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is the vendor associated with CVE-2024-12268?
The vendor associated with CVE-2024-12268 is Responsive Blocks.