CVE-2024-4863: Gutenberg Blocks by Kadence Blocks – Page Builder Features <= 3.2.38 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via titleFont Parameter
First published: Fri Jun 14 2024(Updated: )
The Gutenberg Blocks with AI by Kadence WP – Page Builder Features plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘titleFont’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.38 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress Kadence Blocks | <=3.2.38 | |
| KadenceWP Gutenberg Blocks with AI | <3.2.39 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2e0cde65-f75c-4602-bffe-97b391a428b4?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kadence-blocks/trunk/includes/blocks/class-kadence-blocks-testimonial-block.php#L276
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3091170/kadence-blocks/trunk/includes/blocks/class-kadence-blocks-testimonial-block.php
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-4863?
CVE-2024-4863 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its exploitation potential via stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4863?
To fix CVE-2024-4863, update the Kadence WP Gutenberg Blocks plugin to version 3.2.39 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4863?
CVE-2024-4863 is classified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-4863?
All users of the Kadence WP Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress up to and including version 3.2.38 are affected by CVE-2024-4863.
What causes CVE-2024-4863?
CVE-2024-4863 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the 'titleFont' parameter.
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