What the vulnerability does
01Description
The ZoloBlocks – Gutenberg Block Editor Plugin with Advanced Blocks, Dynamic Content, Templates & Patterns plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the update_popup_status() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.11. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to enable/disable popups.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
ZoloBlocks, a WordPress Gutenberg block editor plugin, contains an authorization flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify site content. The vulnerability affects versions up to 2.3.11 and requires no user interaction. Site administrators should update immediately to prevent unauthorized content changes.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify site content without authentication or permission.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can alter pages, posts, and blocks without logging in, potentially defacing your site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 24, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated