How severe is CVE-2024-2729?

CVE-2024-2729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-2729 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-2729?

CVE-2024-2729 affects Themeisle Otter Blocks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2729?

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

Does CVE-2024-2729 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-2729 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27674.

When was CVE-2024-2729 published?

CVE-2024-2729 was published on 2024-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-2729

CVE-2024-2729 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Themeisle Otter Blocks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27674
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Themeisle Otter Blocks
Published: 2024-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Otter Blocks WordPress plugin before 2.6.6 does not properly escape its mainHeadings blocks' attribute before appending it to the final rendered block, allowing contributors to conduct Stored XSS attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-2729?: The Otter Blocks WordPress plugin before 2.6.6 does not properly escape its mainHeadings blocks' attribute before appending it to the final rendered block, allowing contributors to conduct Stored XSS attacks.
How severe is CVE-2024-2729?: CVE-2024-2729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-2729 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-2729?: CVE-2024-2729 affects Themeisle Otter Blocks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2729?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-2729 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-2729 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27674.
When was CVE-2024-2729 published?: CVE-2024-2729 was published on 2024-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5014f886-020e-49d1-96a5-2159eed8ba14/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:themeisle:otter_blocks:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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