CVE-2024-9234: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ataurr GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor
The GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check on the install_and_activate_plugin_from_external() function (install-active-plugin REST API endpoint) in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins, or utilize the functionality to upload arbitrary files spoofed like plugins.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-9234 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor WordPress plugin. The issue arises from the lack of capability checks in the install_and_activate_plugin_from_external() function, accessible through the install-active-plugin REST API endpoint. This allows unauthenticated attackers to upload and activate arbitrary plugins or files spoofed as plugins, potentially leading to full site compromise. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.1.0 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (critical).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins or upload arbitrary files, which can lead to complete site compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. This could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or disrupt website functionality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the REST API endpoints if possible and monitor for unusual plugin installation activity. Avoid using affected versions of the GutenKit plugin or disable the plugin until a patch is released.
CVE-2024-9234: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ataurr GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor
Description
The GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check on the install_and_activate_plugin_from_external() function (install-active-plugin REST API endpoint) in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins, or utilize the functionality to upload arbitrary files spoofed like plugins.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-9234 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor WordPress plugin. The issue arises from the lack of capability checks in the install_and_activate_plugin_from_external() function, accessible through the install-active-plugin REST API endpoint. This allows unauthenticated attackers to upload and activate arbitrary plugins or files spoofed as plugins, potentially leading to full site compromise. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.1.0 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (critical).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins or upload arbitrary files, which can lead to complete site compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. This could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or disrupt website functionality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the REST API endpoints if possible and monitor for unusual plugin installation activity. Avoid using affected versions of the GutenKit plugin or disable the plugin until a patch is released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-26T18:38:27.382Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b45b7ef31ef0b550b36
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:05 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:38:54 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 1:58:14 PM
Views: 16
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