CVE-2024-3901: unknown genesis blocks Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 6.8v3.1MediumModified
Published 15-05-2025Last modified 13-11-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-3901 is a medium (CVSS 6.8) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in unknown genesis blocks. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 46.7% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded. Fixed in 3.1.4.
CVSS score
6.8/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.58%
0%100%
Low · +0.02 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 15-05-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 13-11-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The Genesis Blocks WordPress plugin through 3.1.3 does not properly escape attributes provided to some of its custom blocks, making it possible for users allowed to write posts (like those with the contributor role) to conduct Stored XSS attacks.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources3 sources · 6.4–6.8
- NVDNIST6.8MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- wordfenceSource6.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.58%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
47%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.02 pp
From 0.55% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.58%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Unknown1 product
- genesis blocks≤ 3.1.3
Wordpress1 product
- genesis-blocks≤ 3.1.3 (fixed in 3.1.4)
Wpengine1 product
- genesis_blocks< 3.1.4
3 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- wpscan.com/vulnerability/9502e1ac-346e-4431-90a6-61143d2df37b/ExploitVDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory