CVE-2025-12180: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in qodeinteractive Qi Blocks
The Qi Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.3. This is due to the plugin storing arbitrary CSS styles submitted via the `qi-blocks/v1/update-styles` REST API endpoint without proper sanitization in the `update_global_styles_callback()` function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary CSS, which can be used to perform actions such as hiding content, overlaying fake UI elements, or exfiltrating sensitive information via CSS injection techniques.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Qi Blocks plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in all versions up to 1.4.3. The issue arises because the plugin accepts arbitrary CSS styles via the REST API endpoint `qi-blocks/v1/update-styles` without proper sanitization or authorization checks in the update_global_styles_callback() function. This allows authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to inject CSS that can alter the appearance and behavior of the site, potentially hiding content, creating fake UI overlays, or exfiltrating data through CSS-based techniques. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting low complexity and limited impact on confidentiality and no impact on availability or system integrity. There is no vendor advisory or patch currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary CSS into the WordPress site via the Qi Blocks plugin. This can lead to UI manipulation such as hiding legitimate content or overlaying deceptive elements, and may enable exfiltration of sensitive information through CSS injection methods. There is no direct impact on system availability or confidentiality beyond the CSS injection effects. No known exploits have been 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 released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for unusual CSS injection activity. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users and consider disabling or removing the Qi Blocks plugin if CSS injection risk is unacceptable.
CVE-2025-12180: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in qodeinteractive Qi Blocks
Description
The Qi Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.3. This is due to the plugin storing arbitrary CSS styles submitted via the `qi-blocks/v1/update-styles` REST API endpoint without proper sanitization in the `update_global_styles_callback()` function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary CSS, which can be used to perform actions such as hiding content, overlaying fake UI elements, or exfiltrating sensitive information via CSS injection techniques.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Qi Blocks plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in all versions up to 1.4.3. The issue arises because the plugin accepts arbitrary CSS styles via the REST API endpoint `qi-blocks/v1/update-styles` without proper sanitization or authorization checks in the update_global_styles_callback() function. This allows authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to inject CSS that can alter the appearance and behavior of the site, potentially hiding content, creating fake UI overlays, or exfiltrating data through CSS-based techniques. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting low complexity and limited impact on confidentiality and no impact on availability or system integrity. There is no vendor advisory or patch currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary CSS into the WordPress site via the Qi Blocks plugin. This can lead to UI manipulation such as hiding legitimate content or overlaying deceptive elements, and may enable exfiltration of sensitive information through CSS injection methods. There is no direct impact on system availability or confidentiality beyond the CSS injection effects. No known exploits have been 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 released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and monitor for unusual CSS injection activity. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users and consider disabling or removing the Qi Blocks plugin if CSS injection risk is unacceptable.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-24T18:56:36.046Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69059f2e1e4a8d05dce595dc
Added to database: 11/1/2025, 5:48:30 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 4:08:05 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 1:46:07 AM
Views: 171
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