CVE-2023-0583 (GCVE-0-2023-0583)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-06-03 01:59 – Updated: 2026-04-08 16:36
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
VK Blocks <= 1.57.0.5 - Authenticated(Contributor+) Settings Update
Summary
The VK Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to improper authorization via the REST 'update_vk_blocks_options' function in versions up to, and including, 1.57.0.5. This allows authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions or above, to change plugin settings including default icons.
Severity
4.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-12-20 23:30 UTC
CWE
- CWE-285 - Improper Authorization
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vektor-inc | VK Blocks |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 1.57.0.5
(semver)
|
guessed |
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