CVE-2024-9218: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpblockart Magazine Blocks – Blog Designer, Magazine & Newspaper Website Builder, Page Builder with Posts Blocks, Post Grid
The Magazine Blocks – Blog Designer, Magazine & Newspaper Website Builder, Page Builder with Posts Blocks, Post Grid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.14. 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
The Magazine Blocks WordPress plugin versions up to 1.3.14 suffer from a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input in URL parameters handled by add_query_arg without appropriate escaping. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser if they click a crafted link. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-9218 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website for users who click on malicious links. This can result in limited confidentiality and integrity impacts such as theft of user session data or manipulation of displayed content. There is no impact on system availability. The vulnerability affects unauthenticated users and requires social engineering to trigger.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should avoid clicking on suspicious links related to the affected plugin and consider disabling or replacing the plugin if possible. Monitor the vendor's channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-9218: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpblockart Magazine Blocks – Blog Designer, Magazine & Newspaper Website Builder, Page Builder with Posts Blocks, Post Grid
Description
The Magazine Blocks – Blog Designer, Magazine & Newspaper Website Builder, Page Builder with Posts Blocks, Post Grid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.14. 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
The Magazine Blocks WordPress plugin versions up to 1.3.14 suffer from a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper neutralization of input in URL parameters handled by add_query_arg without appropriate escaping. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser if they click a crafted link. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-9218 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website for users who click on malicious links. This can result in limited confidentiality and integrity impacts such as theft of user session data or manipulation of displayed content. There is no impact on system availability. The vulnerability affects unauthenticated users and requires social engineering to trigger.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should avoid clicking on suspicious links related to the affected plugin and consider disabling or replacing the plugin if possible. Monitor the vendor's channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-26T16:54:58.143Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b43b7ef31ef0b550a47
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:03 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:38:29 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 9:29:28 PM
Views: 16
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