CVE-2024-4305: PostX < 4.1.0 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Published Jun 17, 2024
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Updated

The Post Grid Gutenberg Blocks and WordPress Blog Plugin WordPress plugin before 4.1.0 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Affected Software

3 affected components
PostX PostX<4.1.0
WordPress WordPress plugin<4.1.0
wpxpo Postx Wordpress<4.1.0

Event History

Jun 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4305?

CVE-2024-4305 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized content modification.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4305?

To fix CVE-2024-4305, update the Post Grid Gutenberg Blocks and WordPress Blog Plugin to version 4.1.0 or later.

3

What types of users are affected by CVE-2024-4305?

Users with contributor roles and above can potentially exploit CVE-2024-4305 due to inadequate validation and escaping.

4

What does CVE-2024-4305 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2024-4305 allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions by manipulating block options in the plugin.

5

Which versions of the plugin are impacted by CVE-2024-4305?

CVE-2024-4305 affects versions of the Post Grid Gutenberg Blocks and WordPress Blog Plugin prior to 4.1.0.

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