CVE-2024-38682: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Techeshta Post Layouts for Gutenberg
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Techeshta Post Layouts for Gutenberg allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Post Layouts for Gutenberg: from n/a through 1.2.7.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-38682) is a CWE-79 type stored cross-site scripting issue in the Techeshta Post Layouts for Gutenberg WordPress plugin. It affects all versions up to 1.2.7. The flaw is due to improper input sanitization during web page generation, which could allow an attacker with low privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected content. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published by the vendor, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires user interaction and low privileges but can affect multiple users if the malicious content is stored and viewed by others.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the affected plugin version. Applying strict input validation or using web application firewalls that detect XSS attempts may provide temporary mitigation. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-38682: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Techeshta Post Layouts for Gutenberg
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Techeshta Post Layouts for Gutenberg allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Post Layouts for Gutenberg: from n/a through 1.2.7.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-38682) is a CWE-79 type stored cross-site scripting issue in the Techeshta Post Layouts for Gutenberg WordPress plugin. It affects all versions up to 1.2.7. The flaw is due to improper input sanitization during web page generation, which could allow an attacker with low privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected content. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published by the vendor, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires user interaction and low privileges but can affect multiple users if the malicious content is stored and viewed by others.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the affected plugin version. Applying strict input validation or using web application firewalls that detect XSS attempts may provide temporary mitigation. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-19T11:15:46.513Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f165a3cbff5d86104b1225
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:57:55 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 3:35:18 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 10:27:37 AM
Views: 23
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