CVE-2024-13635: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in vektor-inc VK Blocks
The VK Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.94.2.2 via the page content block. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract sensitive data including the content of private posts and pages.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The VK Blocks plugin for WordPress suffers from an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) that enables authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or above to extract sensitive data, including private post and page content, via the page content block. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.94.2.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and limited privileges required. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details have been provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information that should be restricted, such as the content of private posts and pages. This exposure could lead to unauthorized disclosure of confidential data within the WordPress site. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for any unusual access patterns. Avoid granting Contributor or higher privileges to untrusted users.
CVE-2024-13635: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in vektor-inc VK Blocks
Description
The VK Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.94.2.2 via the page content block. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract sensitive data including the content of private posts and pages.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The VK Blocks plugin for WordPress suffers from an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) that enables authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or above to extract sensitive data, including private post and page content, via the page content block. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.94.2.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and limited privileges required. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details have been provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information that should be restricted, such as the content of private posts and pages. This exposure could lead to unauthorized disclosure of confidential data within the WordPress site. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for any unusual access patterns. Avoid granting Contributor or higher privileges to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-22T19:03:17.354Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e64b7ef31ef0b59fcdb
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:24 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:43:55 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:41:21 PM
Views: 25
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