CVE-2024-9655: Gutenberg Blocks with AI by Kadence WP – Page Builder Features <= 3.3.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Icon Widget
First published: Fri Nov 01 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 plugin's Icon widget in all versions up to, and including, 6.6.2 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KadenceWP Gutenberg Blocks with AI | <3.3.2 | |
| Kadence WP | <=6.6.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d4027138-9a8a-4602-90fd-19e9f7c45bb4?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/kadence-blocks/trunk/includes/assets/js/kb-tippy.min.js
- https://www.kadencewp.com/kadence-blocks/changelog/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/kadence-blocks/#developers
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Fkadence-blocks&old=3162912&new_path=%2Fkadence-blocks&new=3170375&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-9655?
CVE-2024-9655 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9655?
To fix CVE-2024-9655, update the Gutenberg Blocks with AI plugin to version 6.6.3 or later.
Can CVE-2024-9655 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-9655 can be exploited remotely due to its stored cross-site scripting nature.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-9655?
CVE-2024-9655 affects all versions of the Gutenberg Blocks with AI plugin up to and including 6.6.2.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-9655?
The impact of CVE-2024-9655 includes the potential for attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session.
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