CVE-2024-4260

Name: CVE-2024-4260
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-23T06:15:09.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-4260 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks WordPress plugin before 3.1.12 does not prevent users from pinging arbitrary hosts via some of its shortcodes, which could allow high privilege users such as contributors to perform SSRF attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks WordPress plugin before 3.1.12 does not prevent users from pinging arbitrary hosts via some of its shortcodes, which could allow high privilege users such as contributors to perform SSRF attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Godaddy	Coblocks	< 3.1.12

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/69f33e20-8ff4-491c-8f37-a4eadd4ea8cf/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/69f33e20-8ff4-491c-8f37-a4eadd4ea8cf/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 23, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4260?

How severe is CVE-2024-4260?

CVE-2024-4260 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4260?

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-2024-4260?

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Source: NVD / NIST