Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization checks on every request
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | Without a CVSS vector, EPSS score, or confirmed KEV status, direct quantitative risk assessment is limited; however, multiple qualitative signals indicate moderate-to-high real-world risk. Missing authorization vulnerabilities (CWE-862) are historically among the most exploited web application flaws and require minimal technical skill to exploit, typically involving simple HTTP requests without special tools or social engineering. The broad affected version range (all versions prior to 2.0.30) suggests the vulnerability was present in production environments for an extended period. The classification as an authentication bypass by Patchstack, combined with the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database listing, indicates recognized security significance. The attack vector is likely network-based and may not require authentication or user interaction. The absence of published CVSS or EPSS data may reflect either recent disclosure or limited vendor coordination; however, the existence of a specific patch version (2.0.30) and EUVD tracking suggests active remediation efforts. This should be treated as a priority for any organization running affected B Blocks versions, particularly on publicly accessible WordPress installations. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker discovers a WordPress site running B Blocks version 2.0.29 and identifies that access control is not properly enforced on sensitive plugin operations, such as creating, modifying, or deleting restricted blocks or content. The attacker crafts a simple HTTP request to a plugin endpoint that should require administrator privileges, but due to missing authorization checks, the request succeeds without authentication or with only subscriber-level credentials. The attacker can then enumerate or modify site content, access sensitive configuration, or escalate their privileges to gain full control over the WordPress installation, potentially leading to malware injection or data theft. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 25, 2026
Improper access control in bPlugins B Blocks versions prior to 2.0.30 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to modify data and degrade system availability through misconfigured security levels. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network, affecting the integrity and availability of affected installations.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
A missing authorization vulnerability exists in bPlugins B Blocks WordPress plugin versions before 2.0.30, where incorrectly configured access control security levels allow attackers to bypass authentication and exploit broken access control mechanisms. An unauthenticated or low-privileged attacker can access restricted functionality or resources that should require higher privilege levels. While no CVSS score or EPSS data is currently available, the vulnerability is classified as an authentication bypass issue tracked in the EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD-2026-15831), and exploitation does not appear to require special technical complexity.
RemediationAI
Immediately upgrade B Blocks to version 2.0.30 or later through the WordPress plugin update mechanism or by manually downloading the patched version from the official bPlugins repository. Before patching, verify that your WordPress installation is fully backed up. If immediate patching is not feasible, implement network-level access restrictions to limit exposure of the affected WordPress installation to trusted IP addresses or behind a Web Application Firewall (WAF) configured to restrict access to plugin functionality. Additionally, audit user roles and capabilities within WordPress to ensure least-privilege principles are enforced, and consider temporarily disabling the B Blocks plugin if it is not actively in use. Monitor WordPress audit logs and plugin activity for any signs of unauthorized access exploitation while awaiting patch deployment.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Affects 1 package in euvd
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The vulnerability stems from CWE-862 (Missing Authorization), a weakness in access control implementation within the B Blocks plugin for WordPress (cpe:2.3:a:bplugins:b_blocks:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*). B Blocks is a WordPress plugin that provides reusable block components and content building functionality. The root cause involves improperly configured or missing authorization checks that fail to enforce privilege separation and role-based access control. Rather than a cryptographic or protocol-level flaw, this is an application logic defect where the plugin fails to validate user permissions before granting access to sensitive operations or data. The vulnerability affects all versions from an unspecified baseline through version 2.0.29, suggesting the issue was present across a broad version range until remediated in 2.0.30.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionCVE.org
Missing Authorization vulnerability in bPlugins B Blocks b-blocks allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects B Blocks: from n/a through < 2.0.30.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Missing Authorization vulnerability in bPlugins B Blocks b-blocks should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2026-32489, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Privilege escalation in the B Blocks WordPress plugin through version 2.0.31 allows authenticated users with Contributor
Stored cross-site scripting in the bPlugins B Blocks WordPress plugin (all versions through 2.1.8) lets an authenticated
EUVD-2026-15831
GHSA-j2xj-f4v6-7rwg
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