How severe is CVE-2024-6432?

CVE-2024-6432 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-2024-6432 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6432?

CVE-2024-6432 affects Vanderwijk Content Blocks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6432?

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

Does CVE-2024-6432 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6432 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4602.

When was CVE-2024-6432 published?

CVE-2024-6432 was published on 2025-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6432

CVE-2024-6432 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vanderwijk Content 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% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-4602
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Vanderwijk Content Blocks
Published: 2025-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘content’ parameter within the plugin's shortcode Content Block in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level 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-2024-6432?: The Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘content’ parameter within the plugin's shortcode Content Block in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
How severe is CVE-2024-6432?: CVE-2024-6432 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-2024-6432 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6432?: CVE-2024-6432 affects Vanderwijk Content Blocks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6432?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6432 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6432 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4602.
When was CVE-2024-6432 published?: CVE-2024-6432 was published on 2025-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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