CVE-2024-1691: Otter Blocks PRO <= 2.6.3 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG Upload

Published Mar 13, 2024
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Updated

The Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE PRO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via file upload form, which allows SVG uploads, in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Note that the patch in 2.6.4 allows SVG uploads but the uploaded SVG files are sanitized.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Themeisle Otter Blocks Wordpress<2.6.4
Otter Blocks<=2.6.3

Event History

Mar 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1691?

CVE-2024-1691 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-1691?

To fix CVE-2024-1691, update the Otter Blocks plugin to version 2.6.4 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-1691?

CVE-2024-1691 affects all versions of the Otter Blocks plugin up to and including version 2.6.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1691?

CVE-2024-1691 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that arises from insufficient input validation of uploaded files.

5

Can CVE-2024-1691 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-1691 can be exploited remotely if an attacker successfully uploads a malicious SVG file through the file upload form.

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