CVE-2024-3901

Name: CVE-2024-3901
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-15T20:15:53.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-3901 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpengine	Genesis Blocks	< 3.1.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9502e1ac-346e-4431-90a6-61143d2df37b/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3901?

How severe is CVE-2024-3901?

CVE-2024-3901 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3901?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-3901?

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Source: NVD / NIST