CVE-2024-50429 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-50429: WordPress Magazine Blocks plugin <= 1.3.15 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Blockart
Product Magazine Blocks
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 28, 2024
Last update May 11, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in BlockArt Magazine Blocks magazine-blocks allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Magazine Blocks: from n/a through <= 1.3.15.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Magazine Blocks versions up to 1.3.15 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into magazine content. When other users view the affected content, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session tokens, modify page content, or perform actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view magazine content, stealing sessions or modifying pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; your site's reputation and user data are at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege user account and must convince a victim to view the malicious content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 28, 2024 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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