CVE-2025-53284 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-53284: WordPress CMS Blocks plugin <= 1.1 - Broken Access Control Vulnerability

Vendor Pankaj.sakaria
Product CMS Blocks
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 27, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in pankaj.sakaria CMS Blocks cms-blocks allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects CMS Blocks: from n/a through <= 1.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

CMS Blocks versions 1.1 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to read sensitive data they should not access. An attacker with a low-privilege account can view confidential information without modifying or disrupting the site. The vulnerability affects all versions from release through 1.1.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data belonging to other users or restricted areas of the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

User data and confidential information may be exposed to authenticated attackers with limited permissions.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; no user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 27, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated