What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-3901?

CVE-2024-3901 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Which versions of Genesis Blocks are affected by CVE-2024-3901?

CVE-2024-3901 presents notable security risk, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 6.8. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-3901?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-3901. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-3901?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Verify Content-Security-Policy and output encoding.

Genesis Blocks CVE-2024-3901

MEDIUM

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2025-05-15 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress XSS Genesis Blocks Wpengine

6.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.8 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:42 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Nov 13, 2025 - 21:15 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

May 15, 2025 - 20:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

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. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. 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. Affected products include: Wpengine Genesis Blocks. Version information: through 3.1.3.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.