CVE-2024-1049 describes a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks – CoBlocks WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to and including 3.1.6. This flaw stems from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping within the plugin's Icon Widget, specifically concerning the link value. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 5.4 (Medium), indicating it can be exploited by authenticated attackers with contributor-level permissions or higher. Successful exploitation allows for the injection of arbitrary web scripts, leading to client-side code execution when a user accesses an affected page. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting a low level of public awareness and attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.1.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:godaddy:coblocks:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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