PatchTheCVECVE-2024-10678: The Ultimate Blocks WordPress plugin before 3.2.4 does not validate and escape some of its block options befo
CVE-2024-10678 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting ultimate blocks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Ultimate Blocks WordPress plugin before 3.2.4 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 | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 78%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-12-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-10678?
ultimate blocks: upgrade to 3.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-10678 being exploited?
CVE-2024-10678 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-2024-10678 affect?
CVE-2024-10678 affects ultimate blocks. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Ultimate Blocks WordPress plugin before 3.2.4 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 pe
How urgent is CVE-2024-10678?
Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference
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