CVE-2024-10631: The Countdown Timer for WordPress Block Editor WordPress plugin through 1.0.5 does not validate and escape som

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10631?

countdown timer for wordpress block editor: upgrade to newer than 1.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-10631 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10631 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-10631 affect?

CVE-2024-10631 affects countdown timer for wordpress block editor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Countdown Timer for WordPress Block Editor WordPress plugin through 1.0.5 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users with the contr

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-10631?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-10631 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting countdown timer for wordpress block editor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Countdown Timer for WordPress Block Editor WordPress plugin through 1.0.5 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: flickdevs

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

flickdevs countdown timer for wordpress block editor UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.5

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy countdown-timer-for-wordpress-block-editor || rpm -q countdown-timer-for-wordpress-block-editor || countdown-timer-for-wordpress-block-editor --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade countdown-timer-for-wordpress-block-editor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade countdown-timer-for-wordpress-block-editor

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-10631?

countdown timer for wordpress block editor: upgrade to newer than 1.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10631 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10631 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-10631 affect?

CVE-2024-10631 affects countdown timer for wordpress block editor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Countdown Timer for WordPress Block Editor WordPress plugin through 1.0.5 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users with the contr

How urgent is CVE-2024-10631?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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