CVE-2024-3588: Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks <= 2.0.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) DOM-Based Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'Countdown'

Published May 2, 2024
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Updated

The Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Countdown block in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.7 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
MotoPress Getwid Wordpress<=2.0.7
Getwid Gutenberg Blocks<=2.0.7

Event History

May 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3588?

The severity of CVE-2024-3588 is considered high due to its potential exploitation via stored cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3588?

To fix CVE-2024-3588, update the Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin to version 2.0.8 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-3588?

CVE-2024-3588 affects all versions of the Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin up to and including version 2.0.7.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3588?

CVE-2024-3588 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2024-3588 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-3588 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users due to insufficient input sanitization.

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