CVE-2024-43308: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Gutentor Gutentor - Gutenberg Blocks - Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor
CVE-2024-43308 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Gutentor - Gutenberg Blocks - Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor plugin. It arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in the context of users viewing affected pages. This vulnerability affects versions up to 3. 3. 5. The CVSS score is 6. 5, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2024-43308 in Gutentor - Gutenberg Blocks - Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor is a stored cross-site scripting (CWE-79) issue caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This flaw allows attackers with at least low privileges and requiring user interaction to inject malicious scripts that can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.3.5. No official fix or patch has been published yet, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users who view the affected content. This may lead to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:L/I:L/A:L). However, exploitation requires user interaction and some privileges, reducing the overall risk. No known active exploits have been reported.
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 restricting privileges to trusted users and be cautious about content input in the affected plugin. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-43308: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Gutentor Gutentor - Gutenberg Blocks - Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor
Description
CVE-2024-43308 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Gutentor - Gutenberg Blocks - Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor plugin. It arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in the context of users viewing affected pages. This vulnerability affects versions up to 3. 3. 5. The CVSS score is 6. 5, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2024-43308 in Gutentor - Gutenberg Blocks - Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor is a stored cross-site scripting (CWE-79) issue caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This flaw allows attackers with at least low privileges and requiring user interaction to inject malicious scripts that can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.3.5. No official fix or patch has been published yet, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users who view the affected content. This may lead to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:L/I:L/A:L). However, exploitation requires user interaction and some privileges, reducing the overall risk. No known active exploits have been reported.
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 restricting privileges to trusted users and be cautious about content input in the affected plugin. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-09T09:21:43.094Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f165d1cbff5d86104b5685
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:58:41 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 3:23:05 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 5:53:54 AM
Views: 1
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