CVE-2024-4260: The Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks WordPress plugin before 3.1.12 does not prevent users from pinging arbitrar

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-4260?

coblocks: upgrade to 3.1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-4260 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4260 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-2024-4260 affect?

CVE-2024-4260 affects coblocks. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks WordPress plugin before 3.1.12 does not prevent users from pinging arbitrary hosts via some of its shortcodes, which could allow high privilege users such as contributors to perform SSRF attacks.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-4260?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-4260 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting coblocks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks WordPress plugin before 3.1.12 does not prevent users from pinging arbitrary hosts via some of its shortcodes, which could allow high privilege users such as contributors to perform SSRF 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	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2024-07-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: godaddy

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-23 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

godaddy coblocks UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.1.12

Fixed in: 3.1.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.1.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade coblocks

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-2024-4260?

coblocks: upgrade to 3.1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4260 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4260 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-2024-4260 affect?

CVE-2024-4260 affects coblocks. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks WordPress plugin before 3.1.12 does not prevent users from pinging arbitrary hosts via some of its shortcodes, which could allow high privilege users such as contributors to perform SSRF attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2024-4260?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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