Vulnerability Description
The Blocksy theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘tagName’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.0.42 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Creativethemes | Blocksy | < 2.0.43 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/226440/blocksyPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/22d1ccf3-ac1a-4dfc-81cThird Party Advisory
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/226440/blocksyPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/22d1ccf3-ac1a-4dfc-81cThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-4158?
CVE-2024-4158 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Blocksy theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘tagName’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.0.42 due to insufficient input sanitization and output esca...
How severe is CVE-2024-4158?
CVE-2024-4158 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-4158?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Creativethemes Blocksy.