CVE-2024-2226: Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE <= 2.6.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the id parameter in the google-map block in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access and higher 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-2024-2226?
CVE-2024-2226 has been assessed as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the risk of stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2226?
To fix CVE-2024-2226, update the Otter Blocks plugin to version 2.6.5 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-2226?
CVE-2024-2226 affects all versions of the Otter Blocks plugin up to and including 2.6.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2226?
CVE-2024-2226 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Can CVE-2024-2226 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-2226 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can inject malicious scripts via the affected google-map block.