CVE-2024-10872: The Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the `templ

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10872?

getwid: upgrade to newer than 2.0.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-10872 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10872 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-2024-10872 affect?

CVE-2024-10872 affects getwid. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the `template-post-custom-field` block in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.12 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escapi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-10872?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-10872 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting getwid. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the `template-post-custom-field` block in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.12 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-11-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: motopress

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-20 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

motopress getwid UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.12

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy getwid || rpm -q getwid || getwid --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade getwid

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade getwid

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-2024-10872?

getwid: upgrade to newer than 2.0.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10872 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10872 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-2024-10872 affect?

CVE-2024-10872 affects getwid. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the `template-post-custom-field` block in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.12 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escapi

How urgent is CVE-2024-10872?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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