CVE-2024-1814: Spectra – WordPress Gutenberg Blocks <= 2.12.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Testimonial Block
The Spectra – WordPress Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Testimonial block in all versions up to, and including, 2.12.8 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-2024-1814?
CVE-2024-1814 is classified with a medium severity due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting exploits.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1814?
To fix CVE-2024-1814, update the Spectra – WordPress Gutenberg Blocks plugin to version 2.12.9 or later.
What versions of the Spectra plugin are affected by CVE-2024-1814?
CVE-2024-1814 affects all versions of the Spectra plugin up to and including version 2.12.8.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1814?
CVE-2024-1814 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Who is the vendor for CVE-2024-1814?
The vendor for CVE-2024-1814 is Brainstorm Force, which develops the Spectra – WordPress Gutenberg Blocks plugin.