CVE-2024-5417: The Gutentor WordPress plugin before 3.3.6 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outp

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5417?

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

Q: Is CVE-2024-5417 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5417 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-2024-5417 affect?

CVE-2024-5417 affects gutentor. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Gutentor WordPress plugin before 3.3.6 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform S

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-5417?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-5417 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting gutentor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Gutentor WordPress plugin before 3.3.6 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: gutentor

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-29 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gutentor gutentor 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 gutentor || rpm -q gutentor || gutentor --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.3.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gutentor

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-2024-5417?

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

Is CVE-2024-5417 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5417 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-2024-5417 affect?

CVE-2024-5417 affects gutentor. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Gutentor WordPress plugin before 3.3.6 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform S

How urgent is CVE-2024-5417?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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