What is the severity of CVE-2024-4042?

CVE-2024-4042 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4042?

To fix CVE-2024-4042, update the Combo Blocks plugin for WordPress to version 2.2.81 or later.

What version of the Combo Blocks plugin is affected by CVE-2024-4042?

All versions of the Combo Blocks plugin up to and including version 2.2.80 are affected by CVE-2024-4042.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4042?

CVE-2024-4042 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Which attributes are involved in the CVE-2024-4042 vulnerability?

The 'class' attribute of the menu-wrap-item block is involved in the CVE-2024-4042 vulnerability.

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CVE-2024-4042

medium

6.4

CWE

EPSS

0.045%

7/6/2024

21/11/2024

CVE-2024-4042: Post Grid, Form Maker, Popup Maker, WooCommerce Blocks, Post Blocks, Post Carousel - Combo Blocks <= 2.2.80 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Block Attribute

First published: Fri Jun 07 2024(Updated: )

The Post Grid, Form Maker, Popup Maker, WooCommerce Blocks, Post Blocks, Post Carousel – Combo Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'class' attribute of the menu-wrap-item block in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.80 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
PickPlugins ComboBlocks	<2.2.81

Remedy

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3084503/post-grid/tags/2.2.81/includes/blocks/menu-wrap-item/index.php

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4042?
CVE-2024-4042 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4042?
To fix CVE-2024-4042, update the Combo Blocks plugin for WordPress to version 2.2.81 or later.
What version of the Combo Blocks plugin is affected by CVE-2024-4042?
All versions of the Combo Blocks plugin up to and including version 2.2.80 are affected by CVE-2024-4042.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4042?
CVE-2024-4042 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Which attributes are involved in the CVE-2024-4042 vulnerability?
The 'class' attribute of the menu-wrap-item block is involved in the CVE-2024-4042 vulnerability.

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