How severe is CVE-2024-1684?

CVE-2024-1684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-1684 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1684?

CVE-2024-1684 affects Themeisle Otter Blocks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1684?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-1684 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1684 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17418.

When was CVE-2024-1684 published?

CVE-2024-1684 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1684

CVE-2024-1684 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Themeisle Otter Blocks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17418
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Themeisle Otter Blocks
Published: 2024-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the contact form file field CSS metabox in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1684?: The Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the contact form file field CSS metabox in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
How severe is CVE-2024-1684?: CVE-2024-1684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-1684 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1684?: CVE-2024-1684 affects Themeisle Otter Blocks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1684?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-1684 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1684 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17418.
When was CVE-2024-1684 published?: CVE-2024-1684 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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