CVE-2024-1452: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in edge22 GenerateBlocks
The GenerateBlocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.2 via Query Loop. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to see contents of posts and pages in draft or private status as well as those with scheduled publication dates.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The GenerateBlocks plugin for WordPress contains an authorization flaw (CWE-863) that leads to sensitive information exposure. Authenticated users with contributor-level access or above can bypass intended access controls to view content that is not yet published, including drafts, private posts, and scheduled pages. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.8.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily on confidentiality. No official patch or remediation has been confirmed in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can view unpublished content, which may include sensitive or confidential information not intended for their role. This exposure does not affect integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality of draft, private, or scheduled content within affected WordPress sites using the GenerateBlocks plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access carefully and consider disabling or limiting use of the Query Loop feature in GenerateBlocks to reduce exposure risk.
CVE-2024-1452: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in edge22 GenerateBlocks
Description
The GenerateBlocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.2 via Query Loop. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to see contents of posts and pages in draft or private status as well as those with scheduled publication dates.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The GenerateBlocks plugin for WordPress contains an authorization flaw (CWE-863) that leads to sensitive information exposure. Authenticated users with contributor-level access or above can bypass intended access controls to view content that is not yet published, including drafts, private posts, and scheduled pages. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.8.2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity impact primarily on confidentiality. No official patch or remediation has been confirmed in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can view unpublished content, which may include sensitive or confidential information not intended for their role. This exposure does not affect integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality of draft, private, or scheduled content within affected WordPress sites using the GenerateBlocks plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access carefully and consider disabling or limiting use of the Query Loop feature in GenerateBlocks to reduce exposure risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-12T16:03:40.153Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d31b7ef31ef0b56ecb2
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:17 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:38:54 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:56:00 AM
Views: 12
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