What is the severity of CVE-2024-34566?

CVE-2024-34566 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS).

How do I fix CVE-2024-34566?

To fix CVE-2024-34566, update the Johan van der Wijk Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) to at least version 3.3.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-34566?

CVE-2024-34566 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-34566?

CVE-2024-34566 affects Johan van der Wijk Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) versions up to and including 3.3.0.

What impact does CVE-2024-34566 have on users?

CVE-2024-34566 can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially compromising user data and session integrity.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-34566

medium

6.5

CWE

EPSS

0.043%

8/5/2024

12/2/2025

CVE-2024-34566: WordPress Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) plugin <= 3.3.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Wed May 08 2024(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Johan van der Wijk Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget): from n/a through 3.3.0.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Johan van der Wijk Content Blocks	<3.3.1
Johan van der Wijk Content Blocks	<=3.3.0
WordPress Content Blocks	<=3.3.0

Remedy

Update to 3.3.1 or a higher version.

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/custom-post-widget/wordpress-content-blocks-custom-post-widget-plugin-3-3-0-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-34566?
CVE-2024-34566 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2024-34566?
To fix CVE-2024-34566, update the Johan van der Wijk Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) to at least version 3.3.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-34566?
CVE-2024-34566 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-34566?
CVE-2024-34566 affects Johan van der Wijk Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) versions up to and including 3.3.0.
What impact does CVE-2024-34566 have on users?
CVE-2024-34566 can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially compromising user data and session integrity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-34566?
CVE-2024-34566 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2024-34566?
To fix CVE-2024-34566, update the Johan van der Wijk Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) to at least version 3.3.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-34566?
CVE-2024-34566 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-34566?
CVE-2024-34566 affects Johan van der Wijk Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) versions up to and including 3.3.0.
What impact does CVE-2024-34566 have on users?
CVE-2024-34566 can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially compromising user data and session integrity.