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CVE-2024-3901: genesis blocks vulnerability
CVE-2024-3901: medium vulnerability affecting genesis blocks. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.
- CVSS
- 6.8 MEDIUM
- EPSS
- 38.16%
- Known exploited
- not in KEV
- Product
- genesis blocks
What is known
The Genesis Blocks WordPress plugin through 3.1.3 does not properly escape attributes provided to some of its custom blocks, making it possible for users allowed to write posts (like those with the contributor role) to conduct Stored XSS attacks.
Business impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-3901, a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.8) affecting genesis blocks, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.
Recommended administrator action
Confirm whether genesis blocks is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.