PT-2025-21471 · WordPress · Genesis Blocks

Dmitry Ignatyev · Published 2025-05-15 · Updated 2025-05-15 · CVE-2024-3901

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.8

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Genesis Blocks WordPress plugin versions 3.1.3 and earlier

Description: The issue arises from the plugin's failure to properly escape attributes provided to some of its custom blocks. This oversight allows users with post-writing permissions, such as those with the contributor role, to conduct Stored XSS attacks.

Recommendations: For Genesis Blocks WordPress plugin versions 3.1.3 and earlier, update to a version that properly escapes attributes for its custom blocks to prevent Stored XSS attacks.

Exploit

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-3901

Affected Products

Genesis Blocks

References · 4

• 🔥 https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9502e1ac-346e-4431-90a6-61143d2df37b · Exploit
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-3901 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3901 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1923115359608934727 · Twitter Post