CVE-2024-2761: The Genesis Blocks WordPress plugin before 3.1.3 does not properly escape data input provided to some of its b

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-2761?

genesis blocks: upgrade to 3.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-2761 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2761 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-2024-2761 affect?

CVE-2024-2761 affects genesis blocks. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The Genesis Blocks WordPress plugin before 3.1.3 does not properly escape data input provided to some of its blocks, allowing using with at least contributor privileges to conduct Stored XSS attacks.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-2761?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-2761 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting genesis blocks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Genesis Blocks WordPress plugin before 3.1.3 does not properly escape data input provided to some of its blocks, allowing using with at least contributor privileges to conduct Stored XSS attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-04-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wpengine

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-19 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpengine genesis blocks UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.1.3

Fixed in: 3.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy genesis-blocks || rpm -q genesis-blocks || genesis-blocks --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade genesis-blocks

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade genesis-blocks

Note

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

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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-2024-2761?

genesis blocks: upgrade to 3.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-2761 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2761 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-2024-2761 affect?

CVE-2024-2761 affects genesis blocks. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The Genesis Blocks WordPress plugin before 3.1.3 does not properly escape data input provided to some of its blocks, allowing using with at least contributor privileges to conduct Stored XSS attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2024-2761?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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