CVE-2024-38686

Name: CVE-2024-38686
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-20T08:15:08.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38686 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Pluginic FancyPost – Best Ultimate Post Block, Post Grid, Layouts, Carousel, Slider For Gutenberg & Elementor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects FancyPost – Best Ultimate Post Block, Post Grid, Layouts, Carousel, Slider For Gutenberg & Elementor: from n/a through 5.3.1.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Pluginic FancyPost – Best Ultimate Post Block, Post Grid, Layouts, Carousel, Slider For Gutenberg & Elementor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects FancyPost – Best Ultimate Post Block, Post Grid, Layouts, Carousel, Slider For Gutenberg & Elementor: from n/a through 5.3.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.29%

21.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 20, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38686?

How severe is CVE-2024-38686?

CVE-2024-38686 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38686?

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Source: NVD / NIST