CVE-2025-12134: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in bdthemes ZoloBlocks – Gutenberg Block Editor Plugin with Advanced Blocks, Dynamic Content, Templates & Patterns
The ZoloBlocks – Gutenberg Block Editor Plugin with Advanced Blocks, Dynamic Content, Templates & Patterns plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the update_popup_status() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.11. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to enable/disable popups.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The ZoloBlocks – Gutenberg Block Editor Plugin with Advanced Blocks, Dynamic Content, Templates & Patterns for WordPress suffers from a missing authorization check (CWE-862) in the update_popup_status() function in all versions up to 2.3.11. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to change popup enablement settings, potentially impacting site behavior. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and low integrity impact. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and no exploits are known in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can modify the popup status on affected WordPress sites using the vulnerable plugin, potentially altering site behavior or user experience. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. The integrity impact is low, limited to unauthorized modification of popup settings.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the plugin's update functions via web application firewall rules or other access controls to prevent unauthorized requests. Monitor for updates from bdthemes regarding a security patch.
CVE-2025-12134: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in bdthemes ZoloBlocks – Gutenberg Block Editor Plugin with Advanced Blocks, Dynamic Content, Templates & Patterns
Description
The ZoloBlocks – Gutenberg Block Editor Plugin with Advanced Blocks, Dynamic Content, Templates & Patterns plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the update_popup_status() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.11. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to enable/disable popups.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The ZoloBlocks – Gutenberg Block Editor Plugin with Advanced Blocks, Dynamic Content, Templates & Patterns for WordPress suffers from a missing authorization check (CWE-862) in the update_popup_status() function in all versions up to 2.3.11. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to change popup enablement settings, potentially impacting site behavior. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and low integrity impact. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and no exploits are known in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can modify the popup status on affected WordPress sites using the vulnerable plugin, potentially altering site behavior or user experience. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. The integrity impact is low, limited to unauthorized modification of popup settings.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the plugin's update functions via web application firewall rules or other access controls to prevent unauthorized requests. Monitor for updates from bdthemes regarding a security patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-23T20:51:09.503Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68fb482ec8f3a4177c4fd797
Added to database: 10/24/2025, 9:34:38 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:16:37 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 4:17:58 AM
Views: 303
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