PatchTheCVECVE-2024-5595: The Essential Blocks WordPress plugin before 4.7.0 does not validate and escape some of its block options bef
CVE-2024-5595 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting essential blocks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Essential Blocks WordPress plugin before 4.7.0 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 | 0.4% (top 62%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-08-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-5595?
essential blocks: upgrade to 4.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-5595 being exploited?
CVE-2024-5595 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-2024-5595 affect?
CVE-2024-5595 affects essential blocks. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Essential Blocks WordPress plugin before 4.7.0 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 p
How urgent is CVE-2024-5595?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
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