CVE-2024-3189: Gutenberg Blocks by Kadence Blocks – Page Builder Features <= 3.2.37 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published May 15, 2024
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Updated

The Gutenberg Blocks by Kadence Blocks – Page Builder Features plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'Testimonial', 'Progress Bar', 'Lottie Animations', 'Row Layout', 'Google Maps', and 'Advanced Gallery' blocks in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.37 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

2 affected components
Kadencewp Gutenberg Blocks With Ai Wordpress<3.2.38
Kadence Gutenberg Blocks<=3.2.37

Event History

May 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:32 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3189?

CVE-2024-3189 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3189?

To mitigate CVE-2024-3189, update the Gutenberg Blocks by Kadence Blocks plugin to version 3.2.39 or later.

3

What versions of the Kadence Blocks are affected by CVE-2024-3189?

CVE-2024-3189 affects all versions of the Kadence Blocks plugin up to and including 3.2.38.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3189?

CVE-2024-3189 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts.

5

Which blocks in the Kadence Gutenberg Blocks are vulnerable in CVE-2024-3189?

The vulnerable blocks in CVE-2024-3189 include 'Testimonial', 'Progress Bar', 'Lottie Animations', 'Row Layout', 'Google Maps', and 'Advanced Gallery'.

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