How severe is CVE-2024-44051?

CVE-2024-44051 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-44051 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44051?

CVE-2024-44051 affects Vanderwijk Content Blocks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44051?

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

Does CVE-2024-44051 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-44051 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40832.

When was CVE-2024-44051 published?

CVE-2024-44051 was published on 2024-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-44051

CVE-2024-44051 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vanderwijk Content Blocks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40832
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Vanderwijk Content Blocks
Published: 2024-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Johan van der Wijk Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) custom-post-widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget): from n/a through <= 3.3.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-44051?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Johan van der Wijk Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) custom-post-widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget): from n/a through <= 3.3.5.
How severe is CVE-2024-44051?: CVE-2024-44051 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-44051 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-44051?: CVE-2024-44051 affects Vanderwijk Content Blocks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44051?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-44051 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-44051 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40832.
When was CVE-2024-44051 published?: CVE-2024-44051 was published on 2024-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/custom-post-widget/vulnerability/wordpress-content-blocks-custom-post-widget-plugin-3-3-4-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vanderwijk:content_blocks:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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