CVE-2024-10536: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpqode FancyPost – Post Blocks, Grids & Sliders for Block Editor and Elementor
The FancyPost – Best Ultimate Post Block, Post Grid, Layouts, Carousel, Slider For Gutenberg & Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the handle_block_shortcode_export() function in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to export shortcodes.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-10536 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the FancyPost – Post Blocks, Grids & Sliders for Block Editor and Elementor WordPress plugin by wpqode. The issue arises from the absence of a capability check in the handle_block_shortcode_export() function, enabling authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or higher to export shortcodes without proper authorization. This vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 6.0.0 and is classified with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (medium severity). No patches or vendor advisories have been provided to date.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or above can export shortcodes without authorization, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure related to shortcode content. There is no indication of confidentiality, availability, or integrity impact beyond this unauthorized information access. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted individuals and monitor plugin updates from wpqode for a security patch addressing this missing authorization vulnerability.
CVE-2024-10536: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in wpqode FancyPost – Post Blocks, Grids & Sliders for Block Editor and Elementor
Description
The FancyPost – Best Ultimate Post Block, Post Grid, Layouts, Carousel, Slider For Gutenberg & Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the handle_block_shortcode_export() function in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to export shortcodes.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-10536 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the FancyPost – Post Blocks, Grids & Sliders for Block Editor and Elementor WordPress plugin by wpqode. The issue arises from the absence of a capability check in the handle_block_shortcode_export() function, enabling authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges or higher to export shortcodes without proper authorization. This vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 6.0.0 and is classified with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (medium severity). No patches or vendor advisories have been provided to date.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or above can export shortcodes without authorization, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure related to shortcode content. There is no indication of confidentiality, availability, or integrity impact beyond this unauthorized information access. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict user roles to trusted individuals and monitor plugin updates from wpqode for a security patch addressing this missing authorization vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-30T11:41:18.419Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6df6b7ef31ef0b591674
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:34 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:47:51 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 11:19:33 PM
Views: 20
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