CVE-2024-1999: XSS
First published: Tue Apr 09 2024(Updated: )
The Gutenberg Blocks by Kadence Blocks – Page Builder Features plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Testimonial Widget's anchor style parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.25 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KadenceWP Gutenberg Blocks with AI | <3.2.26 | |
| KadenceWP Gutenberg Blocks with AI | <=3.2.25 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b5fd4dbe-6f44-45ef-9d49-4bc624fdcc57?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kadence-blocks/tags/3.2.25/includes/blocks/class-kadence-blocks-testimonial-block.php#L88
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3047463%40kadence-blocks%2Ftrunk&old=3042198%40kadence-blocks%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-1999?
CVE-2024-1999 has a high severity level due to its Potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1999?
To fix CVE-2024-1999, update the Gutenberg Blocks by Kadence Blocks plugin to version 3.2.26 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-1999?
CVE-2024-1999 affects all versions of the Gutenberg Blocks by Kadence Blocks plugin up to and including version 3.2.25.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-1999?
The impact of CVE-2024-1999 includes the potential for attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-1999?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2024-1999, so updating the plugin is the recommended course of action.
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