CVE-2023-51359

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

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Blocks for Gutenberg allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Essential Blocks for Gutenberg: from n/a through 4.2.0.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress Essential Blocks for Gutenberg plugin to the latest available version (at least 4.2.1).

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: WPDeveloper Essential Blocks for Gutenberg
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/essential-blocks/vulnerability/wordpress-essential-blocks-plugin-4-2-0-multiple-contributor-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51359?
CVE-2023-51359 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-51359?
To fix CVE-2023-51359: Update the WordPress Essential Blocks for Gutenberg plugin to the latest available version (at least 4.2.1).
Is CVE-2023-51359 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-51359 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-51359?
CVE-2023-51359 affects WPDeveloper Essential Blocks for Gutenberg.
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