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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-2761
CVE-2024-2761:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Genesis Blocks WordPress plugin versions before 3.1.3 contains a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The vulnerability was discovered on February 29, 2024, and was assigned CVE-2024-2761. This security issue affects websites using the Genesis Blocks WordPress plugin (WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper data input escaping in some of the plugin's blocks. The issue has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N, indicating network accessibility with low attack complexity and required privileges (NVD).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers with at least contributor-level privileges to conduct Stored XSS attacks. The successful exploitation could lead to the execution of malicious JavaScript code in users' browsers when viewing or previewing affected posts (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in Genesis Blocks version 3.1.3. Website administrators are strongly advised to update to this version or later to mitigate the security risk (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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