CVE-2026-12904 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-12904: Kadence Blocks <= 3.7.7 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary Optimizer Data Deletion/Read/Modification via 'post_path' Parameter

Vendor Stellarwp
Product Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor
Weakness CWE-639 · IDOR
Published July 1, 2026
Last update July 1, 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

The Kadence Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for Page Builder Features plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions up to and including 3.7.7. This is due to a mismatch between the object used for authorization and the object actually accessed in the Optimize_Rest_Controller's create_item(), get_item(), delete_item(), and bulk_delete_items() endpoints — authorization is checked via current_user_can('edit_post'/'delete_post', $post_id) against the user-supplied post_id, while the storage layer keys analysis records on sha256($post_path) from a separately supplied, attacker-controlled post_path parameter, with no enforcement that post_path corresponds to post_id. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read or delete optimizer analysis records belonging to posts owned by other users by submitting their own post_id (which passes the capability check) together with the victim post's path.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Kadence Blocks versions up to 3.7.7 contain an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users to modify content they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires a logged-in account but no special privileges. An attacker with basic user access can alter site data through the page builder interface. Update to a version newer than 3.7.7 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or alter site content and data through the page builder without proper authorization checks.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can modify published pages, posts, or site content, potentially defacing or corrupting your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with at least basic login access.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 1, 2026 CVE published
July 1, 2026 Record updated

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