CVE-2023-47760 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-47760: WordPress Essential Blocks plugin <= 4.2.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Wpdeveloper
Product Essential Blocks for Gutenberg
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 9, 2024
Last update April 29, 2026

CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Essential Blocks for Gutenberg versions up to 4.2.0 lack proper authorization checks on certain operations. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify content or settings they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires an active WordPress account but no special interaction from other users. Update to a version newer than 4.2.0 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

A logged-in user can modify content or settings beyond their assigned permissions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users may alter site content, settings, or data they should not be able to access.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low-level privileges (e.g., subscriber or contributor).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 9, 2024 CVE published
April 29, 2026 Record updated

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