What is the severity of CVE-2024-37492?

CVE-2024-37492 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for enabling stored cross-site scripting (XSS).

How do I fix CVE-2024-37492?

To fix CVE-2024-37492, update the Gutenberg plugin to version 18.6.1 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-37492?

CVE-2024-37492 affects users of Gutenberg version 18.6.0 and earlier, including the Gutenberg plugin for WordPress.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-37492?

The potential impacts of CVE-2024-37492 include unauthorized data access and the execution of malicious scripts on users' browsers.

Is CVE-2024-37492 easy to exploit?

CVE-2024-37492 can be easily exploited by attackers to inject malicious scripts, especially in environments that allow user-generated content.

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CVE-2024-37492

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CWE

21/7/2024

2/8/2024

CVE-2024-37492: WordPress Gutenberg plugin <= 18.6.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Sun Jul 21 2024(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Gutenberg Team Gutenberg allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Gutenberg: from n/a through 18.6.0.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Gutenberg	<=18.6.0
WordPress Gutenberg	<=18.6.0

Remedy

Update to 18.6.1 or a higher version.

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/gutenberg/wordpress-gutenberg-plugin-18-6-0-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-37492?
CVE-2024-37492 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for enabling stored cross-site scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2024-37492?
To fix CVE-2024-37492, update the Gutenberg plugin to version 18.6.1 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-37492?
CVE-2024-37492 affects users of Gutenberg version 18.6.0 and earlier, including the Gutenberg plugin for WordPress.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-37492?
The potential impacts of CVE-2024-37492 include unauthorized data access and the execution of malicious scripts on users' browsers.
Is CVE-2024-37492 easy to exploit?
CVE-2024-37492 can be easily exploited by attackers to inject malicious scripts, especially in environments that allow user-generated content.

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