WordPress Essential Blocks plugin <= 4.2.0 - Multiple Contributor+ Broken Access Control vulnerability
CVE-2023-51359

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Essential Blocks For Gutenberg
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 December 2024

Summary

A missing authorization vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Blocks for Gutenberg allows attackers to exploit insufficiently configured access control. This issue can lead to unauthorized actions by exploiting the permissions setup within the plugin, affecting users of versions from n/a to 4.2.0. It's crucial for users to review their access settings and apply necessary security updates to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Essential Blocks for Gutenberg <= 4.2.0

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/essentia...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Rafie Muhammad (Patchstack)
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