What is the severity of CVE-2024-31306?

CVE-2024-31306 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS).

How do I fix CVE-2024-31306?

To fix CVE-2024-31306, update the Essential Blocks for Gutenberg plugin to version 4.5.4 or later.

What versions of Essential Blocks for Gutenberg are affected by CVE-2024-31306?

CVE-2024-31306 affects Essential Blocks for Gutenberg versions from n/a through 4.5.3.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-31306?

CVE-2024-31306 is an improper neutralization of input vulnerability that leads to stored cross-site scripting (XSS).

Who is the vendor for CVE-2024-31306?

The vendor for CVE-2024-31306 is WPDeveloper, the creator of the Essential Blocks for Gutenberg plugin.

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CVE-2024-31306

medium

6.5

CWE

EPSS

0.043%

7/4/2024

22/1/2025

CVE-2024-31306: WordPress Essential Blocks plugin <= 4.5.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Sun Apr 07 2024(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Blocks for Gutenberg allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Essential Blocks for Gutenberg: from n/a through 4.5.3.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Essential Blocks	<4.5.4
Essential Blocks for Gutenberg	<4.5.3
Essential Blocks	<4.5.3

Remedy

Update to 4.5.4 or a higher version.

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/essential-blocks/wordpress-essential-blocks-plugin-4-5-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-31306?
CVE-2024-31306 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2024-31306?
To fix CVE-2024-31306, update the Essential Blocks for Gutenberg plugin to version 4.5.4 or later.
What versions of Essential Blocks for Gutenberg are affected by CVE-2024-31306?
CVE-2024-31306 affects Essential Blocks for Gutenberg versions from n/a through 4.5.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-31306?
CVE-2024-31306 is an improper neutralization of input vulnerability that leads to stored cross-site scripting (XSS).
Who is the vendor for CVE-2024-31306?
The vendor for CVE-2024-31306 is WPDeveloper, the creator of the Essential Blocks for Gutenberg plugin.

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