CVE-2024-44051: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Johan va

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-44051?

content blocks: upgrade to 3.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-44051 being exploited?

CVE-2024-44051 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-2024-44051 affect?

CVE-2024-44051 affects content blocks. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Johan van der Wijk Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) custom-post-widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Content Blocks (Custom Post

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-44051?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-44051 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting content blocks. 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 Johan van der Wijk Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) custom-post-widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget): from n/a through <= 3.3.5.

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 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-09-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: vanderwijk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-17 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vanderwijk content blocks UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.3.6

Fixed in: 3.3.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.3.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade content-blocks

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-2024-44051?

content blocks: upgrade to 3.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-44051 being exploited?

CVE-2024-44051 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-2024-44051 affect?

CVE-2024-44051 affects content blocks. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Johan van der Wijk Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) custom-post-widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Content Blocks (Custom Post

How urgent is CVE-2024-44051?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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