CVE-2024-3901
CVE-2024-3901 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpengine Genesis Blocks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32469
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Wpengine Genesis Blocks
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-3901?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2024-3901?
- CVE-2024-3901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-3901 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-3901?
- CVE-2024-3901 affects Wpengine Genesis Blocks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-3901?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-3901 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-3901 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32469.
- When was CVE-2024-3901 published?
- CVE-2024-3901 was published on 2025-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wpengine:genesis_blocks:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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