CVE-2024-5439: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in creativethemeshq Blocksy
The Blocksy theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the custom_url parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.50 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-5439 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Blocksy WordPress theme (creativethemeshq) affecting all versions up to and including 2.0.50. The issue arises from improper input validation (CWE-20) of the custom_url parameter, which allows injection of arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user interacts with a maliciously crafted link. The vulnerability requires no user interaction beyond clicking a link and does not require privileges to exploit. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with scope changed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of web content. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. Since the attacker is unauthenticated and the attack vector is network-based, this vulnerability could be leveraged in phishing or social engineering attacks. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
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 replacing the Blocksy theme if feasible, or apply any recommended temporary mitigations from the vendor. Monitoring for updates from creativethemeshq is advised to apply an official fix once available.
CVE-2024-5439: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in creativethemeshq Blocksy
Description
The Blocksy theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the custom_url parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.50 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-5439 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Blocksy WordPress theme (creativethemeshq) affecting all versions up to and including 2.0.50. The issue arises from improper input validation (CWE-20) of the custom_url parameter, which allows injection of arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user interacts with a maliciously crafted link. The vulnerability requires no user interaction beyond clicking a link and does not require privileges to exploit. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with scope changed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of web content. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. Since the attacker is unauthenticated and the attack vector is network-based, this vulnerability could be leveraged in phishing or social engineering attacks. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
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 replacing the Blocksy theme if feasible, or apply any recommended temporary mitigations from the vendor. Monitoring for updates from creativethemeshq is advised to apply an official fix once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-28T17:24:34.310Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6be7b7ef31ef0b55bfa0
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:38:47 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:56:42 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:00:26 PM
Views: 8
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