Build & Control Block Patterns – Boost up Gutenberg Editor <= 1.3.5.4 - Missing Authorization

2024-03-04 00:00
Francesco Carlucci

Vulnerability Overview

The Build & Control Block Patterns – Boost up Gutenberg Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the settings_export() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.5.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export the plugin's settings.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement. --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

External References

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