What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.3 via the `save_ai_generated_image()` function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application and can be used to query and modify information from internal services.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Gutenberg Essential Blocks plugin for WordPress contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to make the site send HTTP requests to internal or external systems on their behalf. No user interaction is required. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 6.1.3. An attacker can read sensitive data or perform actions on systems the site can reach.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Make the site send HTTP requests to internal systems or external servers to read data or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can access internal services, read sensitive files, or trigger actions on systems your site can reach without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
None. The vulnerability is accessible over the network without authentication or user interaction.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 4, 2026
CVE published
June 12, 2026
Record updated
