CVE-2024-13514: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in bplugins bSlider – Create Responsive Image, Post, Product, and Video Sliders
The B Slider- Gutenberg Slider Block for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.5 via the 'bsb-slider' shortcode due to insufficient restrictions on which posts can be included. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract data from private posts that they should not have access to.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The bSlider WordPress plugin contains an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) in its 'bsb-slider' shortcode implementation. Authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges can exploit this flaw to retrieve data from private posts they are not authorized to view. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 1.9.5. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and requiring low privileges but no user interaction. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss without affecting integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can extract data from private posts that should be inaccessible, leading to unauthorized information disclosure. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only to minimize risk.
CVE-2024-13514: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in bplugins bSlider – Create Responsive Image, Post, Product, and Video Sliders
Description
The B Slider- Gutenberg Slider Block for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.5 via the 'bsb-slider' shortcode due to insufficient restrictions on which posts can be included. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract data from private posts that they should not have access to.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The bSlider WordPress plugin contains an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) in its 'bsb-slider' shortcode implementation. Authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges can exploit this flaw to retrieve data from private posts they are not authorized to view. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 1.9.5. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and requiring low privileges but no user interaction. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss without affecting integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can extract data from private posts that should be inaccessible, leading to unauthorized information disclosure. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only to minimize risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-17T16:38:39.888Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e5cb7ef31ef0b59ef1a
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:16 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:39:38 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:47:27 PM
Views: 22
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