CVE-2024-37425: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Automattic Newspack Blocks
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Automattic Newspack Blocks newspack-blocks allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Newspack Blocks: from n/a through 3.0.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Automattic Newspack Blocks (up to version 3.0.8) is classified as CWE-862, indicating missing authorization controls. It allows users with limited privileges to perform actions that should require higher authorization, potentially causing integrity and availability issues. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and unchanged scope. No vendor advisory or patch is currently available to address this issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized actions within the Newspack Blocks plugin, affecting data integrity and availability. Confidentiality is not impacted. Since no known exploits are reported, the immediate risk is moderate but could increase if exploitation techniques are developed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review and restrict user privileges carefully to minimize risk. Monitor official Automattic channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2024-37425: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Automattic Newspack Blocks
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Automattic Newspack Blocks newspack-blocks allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Newspack Blocks: from n/a through 3.0.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Automattic Newspack Blocks (up to version 3.0.8) is classified as CWE-862, indicating missing authorization controls. It allows users with limited privileges to perform actions that should require higher authorization, potentially causing integrity and availability issues. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and unchanged scope. No vendor advisory or patch is currently available to address this issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized actions within the Newspack Blocks plugin, affecting data integrity and availability. Confidentiality is not impacted. Since no known exploits are reported, the immediate risk is moderate but could increase if exploitation techniques are developed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review and restrict user privileges carefully to minimize risk. Monitor official Automattic channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-09T08:51:33.590Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f16591cbff5d86104b0af4
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:57:37 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 3:27:30 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 12:01:37 PM
Views: 29
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