CVE-2020-36702 MEDIUM

CVE-2020-36702: Spectra – WordPress Gutenberg Blocks <= 1.14.7 - Missing Authorization

Vendor Brainstormforce
Product Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website Builder for the Block Editor
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 7, 2023
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

5.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Ultimate Addons for Gutenberg plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authenticated Settings Change in versions up to, and including, 1.14.7. This is due to missing capability checks on several AJAX actions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber+ roles to update the plugin's settings.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Spectra Gutenberg Blocks versions up to 1.14.7 lack proper authorization checks on certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can perform actions they should not be permitted to do by clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page. This affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of site data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

A low-privilege logged-in user can perform unauthorized administrative actions by clicking a malicious link.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users may modify site content, settings, or access sensitive data depending on which functions lack authorization.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site and trick a user into clicking a link or visiting a page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 7, 2023 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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