CVE-2025-11879: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in edge22 GenerateBlocks
The GenerateBlocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'get_option_rest' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access and above, to read arbitrary WordPress options, including sensitive information such as SMTP credentials, API keys, and other data stored by other plugins.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The GenerateBlocks plugin for WordPress contains an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in the 'get_option_rest' function. This function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to access arbitrary WordPress options, potentially exposing sensitive configuration data. The issue affects all versions up to and including 2.1.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial privileges required, with high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or above can exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive WordPress options, including SMTP credentials, API keys, and other plugin-stored data. This exposure can lead to further compromise of the WordPress environment or associated services relying on these credentials. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
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 to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid granting contributor or higher privileges to untrusted users. Follow updates from the GenerateBlocks vendor for any forthcoming patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-11879: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in edge22 GenerateBlocks
Description
The GenerateBlocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'get_option_rest' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access and above, to read arbitrary WordPress options, including sensitive information such as SMTP credentials, API keys, and other data stored by other plugins.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The GenerateBlocks plugin for WordPress contains an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in the 'get_option_rest' function. This function lacks a capability check, enabling authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to access arbitrary WordPress options, potentially exposing sensitive configuration data. The issue affects all versions up to and including 2.1.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial privileges required, with high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or above can exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive WordPress options, including SMTP credentials, API keys, and other plugin-stored data. This exposure can lead to further compromise of the WordPress environment or associated services relying on these credentials. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
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 to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid granting contributor or higher privileges to untrusted users. Follow updates from the GenerateBlocks vendor for any forthcoming patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-16T17:39:33.643Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68fc626907185a1a52fd760d
Added to database: 10/25/2025, 5:38:49 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:58:57 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 5:26:19 AM
Views: 245
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