CVE-2024-24871: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in creative

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-24871?

blocksy: upgrade to newer than 2.0.19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-24871 being exploited?

CVE-2024-24871 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-2024-24871 affect?

CVE-2024-24871 affects blocksy. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in creativethemeshq Blocksy blocksy.This issue affects Blocksy: from n/a through <= 2.0.19.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-24871?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-24871 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting blocksy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in creativethemeshq Blocksy blocksy.This issue affects Blocksy: from n/a through <= 2.0.19.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-02-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: creativethemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-08 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

creativethemes blocksy UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.19

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.19

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade blocksy

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-2024-24871?

blocksy: upgrade to newer than 2.0.19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-24871 being exploited?

CVE-2024-24871 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-2024-24871 affect?

CVE-2024-24871 affects blocksy. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in creativethemeshq Blocksy blocksy.This issue affects Blocksy: from n/a through <= 2.0.19.

How urgent is CVE-2024-24871?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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