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Every flaw the U.S. government’s cybersecurity agency (CISA) has confirmed attackers are using, plus the new WordPress plugin and theme bugs published each day, sorted by what they mean for a small business. We refresh it twice a day. If you see something your website or office runs, tell us.

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  • Nov 19, 2024Countdown & Clock: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-50516 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.9

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in adamskaat Countdown & Clock countdown-builder allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Countdown & Clock: from n/a through <= 3.0.8.

    Product
    Countdown & Clock
    Affected
    up to 3.0.8
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.0.8. Update Countdown & Clock to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 19, 2024SVG Block: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-11098 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.5

    The SVG Block plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via REST API SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.24 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the SVG file.

    Product
    SVG Block
    Affected
    up to 1.1.24
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.1.24. Update SVG Block to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 16, 2024Post Grid Gutenberg Blocks and WordPress Blog Plugin – PostX: Unauthorized plugin installation/activationCVE-2024-10728 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The Post Grid Gutenberg Blocks and WordPress Blog Plugin – PostX plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin installation/activation due to a missing capability check on the 'install_required_plugin_callback' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins which can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution if another vulnerable plugin is installed and activated.

    Product
    Post Grid Gutenberg Blocks and WordPress Blog Plugin – PostX
    Affected
    up to 4.1.16
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.1.16. Update Post Grid Gutenberg Blocks and WordPress Blog Plugin – PostX to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 11, 2024LIQUID BLOCKS: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-52357 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in lqd LIQUID BLOCKS liquid-blocks allows Stored XSS.This issue affects LIQUID BLOCKS: from n/a through <= 1.2.0.

    Product
    LIQUID BLOCKS
    Affected
    up to 1.2.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.2.0. Update LIQUID BLOCKS to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 9, 2024Countdown Timer block – Display the event's date into a timer.: Information ExposureCVE-2024-10669 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3

    The Countdown Timer block – Display the event's date into a timer. plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.4 via the [ctb] shortcode due to insufficient restrictions on which posts can be included. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract data from password protected, private, or draft posts that they should not have access to.

    Product
    Countdown Timer block – Display the event's date into a timer.
    Affected
    up to 1.2.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.2.4. Update Countdown Timer block – Display the event's date into a timer. to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 9, 2024Content Slider Block: Information ExposureCVE-2024-10667 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3

    The Content Slider Block plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.5 via the [csb] shortcode due to insufficient restrictions on which posts can be included. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract data from password protected, private, or draft posts that they should not have access to.

    Product
    Content Slider Block
    Affected
    up to 3.1.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.1.5. Update Content Slider Block to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 4, 2024Shortcodes Blocks Creator Ultimate: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-10340 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The Shortcodes Blocks Creator Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'scu' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 2.1.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

    Product
    Shortcodes Blocks Creator Ultimate
    Affected
    up to 2.1.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.1.3. Update Shortcodes Blocks Creator Ultimate to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 1, 2024Blockbooster: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2024-43979 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Missing Authorization vulnerability in CozyThemes Blockbooster allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Blockbooster: from n/a through 1.0.10.

    Product
    Blockbooster
    Affected
    up to 1.0.10
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.10. Update Blockbooster to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 1, 2024Recipe Card Blocks for Gutenberg & Elementor: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2024-43293 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 4.3

    Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPZOOM Recipe Card Blocks for Gutenberg & Elementor allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Recipe Card Blocks for Gutenberg & Elementor: from n/a through 3.3.1.

    Product
    Recipe Card Blocks for Gutenberg & Elementor
    Affected
    up to 3.3.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.3.1. Update Recipe Card Blocks for Gutenberg & Elementor to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 1, 2024Custom Query Blocks: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2024-38794 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.3

    Missing Authorization vulnerability in MediaRon LLC Custom Query Blocks allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Custom Query Blocks: from n/a through 5.2.0.

    Product
    Custom Query Blocks
    Affected
    up to 5.2.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.2.0. Update Custom Query Blocks to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 1, 2024Newspack Blocks: Missing AuthorizationCVE-2024-37425 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 5.4

    Missing Authorization vulnerability in Automattic Newspack Blocks newspack-blocks allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Newspack Blocks: from n/a through 3.0.8.

    Product
    Newspack Blocks
    Affected
    up to 3.0.8
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.0.8. Update Newspack Blocks to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 1, 2024Newspack Blocks: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')CVE-2024-37423 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 8.5

    Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Automattic Newspack Blocks allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Newspack Blocks: from n/a through 3.0.8.

    Product
    Newspack Blocks
    Affected
    up to 3.0.8
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.0.8. Update Newspack Blocks to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 1, 2024Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-10367 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via REST API SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the SVG file.

    Product
    Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE
    Affected
    up to 3.0.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.0.4. Update Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Nov 1, 2024Gutenberg Blocks with AI by Kadence WP – Page Builder Features: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-9655 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    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.

    Product
    Gutenberg Blocks with AI by Kadence WP – Page Builder Features
    Affected
    up to 6.6.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 6.6.2. Update Gutenberg Blocks with AI by Kadence WP – Page Builder Features to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 28, 2024Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-50432 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in PickPlugins Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks post-grid allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks: from n/a through <= 2.2.93.

    Product
    Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks
    Affected
    up to 2.2.93
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.2.93. Update Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 28, 2024Magazine Blocks: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-50429 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in BlockArt Magazine Blocks magazine-blocks allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Magazine Blocks: from n/a through <= 1.3.15.

    Product
    Magazine Blocks
    Affected
    up to 1.3.15
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.3.15. Update Magazine Blocks to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 28, 2024Cozy Blocks: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-50441 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in CozyThemes Cozy Blocks cozy-addons allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Cozy Blocks: from n/a through <= 2.0.15.

    Product
    Cozy Blocks
    Affected
    up to 2.0.15
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.0.15. Update Cozy Blocks to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 28, 2024Cozy Blocks: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-50502 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in CozyThemes Cozy Blocks cozy-addons allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Cozy Blocks: from n/a through <= 2.0.18.

    Product
    Cozy Blocks
    Affected
    up to 2.0.18
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.0.18. Update Cozy Blocks to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 23, 2024Qi Blocks: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')CVE-2024-49690 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.5

    Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Qode Qi Blocks qi-blocks.This issue affects Qi Blocks: from n/a through <= 1.3.2.

    Product
    Qi Blocks
    Affected
    up to 1.3.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.3.2. Update Qi Blocks to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 18, 2024The Time Clock plugin and Time Clock Pro plugin for WordPress are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 1.2.2 (for Time Clock) aCVE-2024-9593 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.3

    The Time Clock plugin and Time Clock Pro plugin for WordPress are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 1.2.2 (for Time Clock) and 1.1.4 (for Time Clock Pro) via the 'etimeclockwp_load_function_callback' function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server. The invoked function's parameters cannot be specified.

    Affected
    up to 1.2.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.2.2. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 17, 2024Hyperlink Group Block: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-49279 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Daniel Floeter Hyperlink Group Block hyperlink-group-block allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Hyperlink Group Block: from n/a through <= 1.17.5.

    Product
    Hyperlink Group Block
    Affected
    up to 1.17.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.17.5. Update Hyperlink Group Block to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 17, 2024Arkhe Blocks: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-49261 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ryo Arkhe Blocks arkhe-blocks.This issue affects Arkhe Blocks: from n/a through <= 2.23.0.

    Product
    Arkhe Blocks
    Affected
    up to 2.23.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.23.0. Update Arkhe Blocks to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 17, 2024SKT Blocks: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-48036 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in sonalsinha21 SKT Blocks skt-blocks.This issue affects SKT Blocks: from n/a through <= 1.6.

    Product
    SKT Blocks
    Affected
    up to 1.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.6. Update SKT Blocks to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 16, 2024Smart Blocks: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-49270 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in hashthemes Smart Blocks smart-blocks allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Smart Blocks: from n/a through <= 2.0.

    Product
    Smart Blocks
    Affected
    up to 2.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.0. Update Smart Blocks to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 15, 2024Kama SpamBlock: Reflected Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-9647 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.1

    The Kama SpamBlock plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via $_POST values in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

    Product
    Kama SpamBlock
    Affected
    up to 1.8.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.8.2. Update Kama SpamBlock to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 12, 2024Stackable – Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks: CSS InjectionCVE-2024-8760 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.3

    The Stackable – Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSS Injection in all versions up to, and including, 3.13.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to embed untrusted style information into comments resulting in a possibility of data exfiltration such as admin nonces with limited impact. These nonces could be used to perform CSRF attacks within a limited time window. The presence of other plugins may make additional nonces available, which may pose a risk in plugins that don't perform capability checks to protect AJAX actions or other actions reachable by lower-privileged users.

    Product
    Stackable – Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks
    Affected
    up to 3.13.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.13.6. Update Stackable – Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 11, 2024BlockMeister – Block Pattern Builder: Reflected Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-9616 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.1

    The BlockMeister – Block Pattern Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.10. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

    Product
    BlockMeister – Block Pattern Builder
    Affected
    up to 3.1.10
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.1.10. Update BlockMeister – Block Pattern Builder to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 11, 2024GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2024-9234 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check on the install_and_activate_plugin_from_external() function (install-active-plugin REST API endpoint) in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins, or utilize the functionality to upload arbitrary files spoofed like plugins.

    Product
    GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor
    Affected
    up to 2.1.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.1.0. Update GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 9, 2024Advanced Blocks Pro: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-9074 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The Advanced Blocks Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the SVG file.

    Product
    Advanced Blocks Pro
    Affected
    up to 1.0.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.0. Update Advanced Blocks Pro to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 6, 2024Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-47306 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackHigh 7.1

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ays Pro Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking secure-copy-content-protection-subscribe-to-view allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking: from n/a through <= 4.2.3.

    Product
    Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking
    Affected
    up to 4.2.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.2.3. Update Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 6, 2024Cozy Blocks: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-47355 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in CozyThemes Cozy Blocks cozy-addons allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Cozy Blocks: from n/a through <= 2.0.11.

    Product
    Cozy Blocks
    Affected
    up to 2.0.11
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.0.11. Update Cozy Blocks to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 6, 2024Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-47340 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in PickPlugins Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks post-grid allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks: from n/a through <= 2.2.89.

    Product
    Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks
    Affected
    up to 2.2.89
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.2.89. Update Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 6, 2024Premium Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-47368 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Leap13 Premium Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for WordPress premium-blocks-for-gutenberg allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Premium Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for WordPress: from n/a through <= 2.1.33.

    Product
    Premium Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for
    Affected
    up to 2.1.33
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.1.33. Update Premium Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 6, 2024Blockspare: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-47363 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Blockspare Blockspare blockspare allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Blockspare: from n/a through <= 3.2.4.

    Product
    Blockspare
    Affected
    up to 3.2.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.2.4. Update Blockspare to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 5, 2024Author Avatars List/Block: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-47370 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Paul Bearne Author Avatars List/Block author-avatars allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Author Avatars List/Block: from n/a through <= 2.1.21.

    Product
    Author Avatars List/Block
    Affected
    up to 2.1.21
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.1.21. Update Author Avatars List/Block to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 5, 2024Essential Blocks for Gutenberg: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-47385 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Blocks for Gutenberg essential-blocks allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Essential Blocks for Gutenberg: from n/a through <= 4.8.4.

    Product
    Essential Blocks for Gutenberg
    Affected
    up to 4.8.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.8.4. Update Essential Blocks for Gutenberg to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 5, 2024WP Travel Gutenberg Blocks: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-47627 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Travel WP Travel Gutenberg Blocks wp-travel-blocks allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Travel Gutenberg Blocks: from n/a through <= 3.6.0.

    Product
    WP Travel Gutenberg Blocks
    Affected
    up to 3.6.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.6.0. Update WP Travel Gutenberg Blocks to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 4, 2024WP Blocks Hub: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-9372 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The WP Blocks Hub plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the SVG file.

    Product
    WP Blocks Hub
    Affected
    up to 1.0.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.2. Update WP Blocks Hub to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Oct 2, 2024Magazine Blocks – Blog Designer, Magazine & Newspaper Website Builder, Page Builder with Posts Blocks, Post Grid: Reflected Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-9218 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.1

    The Magazine Blocks – Blog Designer, Magazine & Newspaper Website Builder, Page Builder with Posts Blocks, Post Grid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.14. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

    Product
    Magazine Blocks – Blog Designer, Magazine & Newspaper Website Builder, Page Builder with Posts Blocks, Post Grid
    Affected
    up to 1.3.14
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.3.14. Update Magazine Blocks – Blog Designer, Magazine & Newspaper Website Builder, Page Builder with Posts Blocks, Post Grid to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 30, 2024Ultimate Blocks: Does not validate and escape some of its block attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embedCVE-2024-8536 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4

    The Ultimate Blocks WordPress plugin before 3.2.2 does not validate and escape some of its block attributes 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

    Product
    Ultimate Blocks
    Fixed in
    3.2.2
    What to do
    Update Ultimate Blocks to 3.2.2 or newer.
  • Sep 24, 2024GutenGeek Free Gutenberg Blocks for: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-9073 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The GutenGeek Free Gutenberg Blocks for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the SVG file.

    Product
    GutenGeek Free Gutenberg Blocks for
    Affected
    up to 1.1.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.1.3. Update GutenGeek Free Gutenberg Blocks for to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 23, 2024YITH WooCommerce Ajax Search is vulnerable to a XSS vulnerability due to insufficient sanitization of user supplied block attributes.CVE-2024-7846 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WPScanMedium 5.4

    YITH WooCommerce Ajax Search is vulnerable to a XSS vulnerability due to insufficient sanitization of user supplied block attributes. This makes it possible for Contributors+ attackers to inject arbitrary scripts.

    Fixed in
    2.7.1
    What to do
    Update the plugin to 2.7.1 or newer.
  • Sep 17, 2024Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget): Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-44051 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Johan van der Wijk Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) custom-post-widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget): from n/a through <= 3.3.5.

    Product
    Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)
    Affected
    up to 3.3.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.3.5. Update Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 17, 2024Gutenberg Blocks: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-44049 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ThemeHunk Gutenberg Blocks unlimited-blocks.This issue affects Gutenberg Blocks: from n/a through <= 1.2.8.

    Product
    Gutenberg Blocks
    Affected
    up to 1.2.8
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.2.8. Update Gutenberg Blocks to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 15, 2024Custom Query Blocks: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVE-2024-44059 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by PatchstackMedium 6.5

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ronald Huereca Custom Query Blocks post-type-archive-mapping allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Custom Query Blocks: from n/a through <= 5.3.1.

    Product
    Custom Query Blocks
    Affected
    up to 5.3.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.3.1. Update Custom Query Blocks to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 11, 2024HTML5 Video Player – mp4 Video Player Plugin and Block: Unauthorized access of dataCVE-2024-7727 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.3

    The HTML5 Video Player – mp4 Video Player Plugin and Block plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on multiple functions called via the 'h5vp_ajax_handler' ajax action in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.32. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to call these functions to manipulate data.

    Product
    HTML5 Video Player – mp4 Video Player Plugin and Block
    Affected
    up to 2.5.32
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.5.32. Update HTML5 Video Player – mp4 Video Player Plugin and Block to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 11, 2024HTML5 Video Player – mp4 Video Player Plugin and Block: Unauthorized modification of dataCVE-2024-7721 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.3

    The HTML5 Video Player – mp4 Video Player Plugin and Block plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'save_password' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.34. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to set any options that are not explicitly checked as false to an array, including enabling user registration if it has been disabled.

    Product
    HTML5 Video Player – mp4 Video Player Plugin and Block
    Affected
    up to 2.5.34
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.5.34. Update HTML5 Video Player – mp4 Video Player Plugin and Block to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 11, 2024Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks: Privilege escalationCVE-2024-8253 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions 2.2.87 to 2.2.90. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting what user meta values can be updated and ensuring a form is active. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update their user meta to become an administrator.

    Product
    Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks
    What to do
    Update Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks to the newest version.
  • Sep 10, 2024Nova Blocks by Pixelgrade: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-8241 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The Nova Blocks by Pixelgrade plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'align' attribute of the 'wp:separator' Gutenberg block in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.7 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.

    Product
    Nova Blocks by Pixelgrade
    Affected
    up to 2.1.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.1.7. Update Nova Blocks by Pixelgrade to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Sep 4, 2024Attributes for Blocks: Stored Cross-Site ScriptingCVE-2024-8318 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.4

    The Attributes for Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘attributesForBlocks’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.6 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.

    Product
    Attributes for Blocks
    Affected
    up to 1.0.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.6. Update Attributes for Blocks to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.

Where this comes from: the exploited list is CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Everything else is the whole National Vulnerability Database, where each record is published by the team that found the bug (Wordfence, Patchstack, WPScan, the vendors themselves and others); we show who. Exploit odds are FIRST’s EPSS, updated daily. Titles and categories are ours, so check the linked record before acting on a detail. For a write-up of the big ones, see our advisories. Every vendor, and every WordPress plugin and theme with a recorded flaw, also has its own page. All of it is free to reuse as JSON, CSV or RSS.

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