CVE-2024-12495

Summary

CVE-2024-12495 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Bootstrap Blocks for WP Editor plugin for WordPress. The issue lies in the 'gtb-bootstrap/column' block, which accepts user input without proper sanitization and escaping. As a result, authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages. These scripts will execute whenever a user accesses the affected page. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it allows attackers to steal sensitive data or take control of user sessions. Users are advised to update the plugin to the latest version as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.

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