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CVE-2025-8059: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in bplugins bBlocks – Essential Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns Collection

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-8059cvecve-2025-8059cwe-862
Published: Tue Aug 12 2025 (08/12/2025, 04:25:40 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: bplugins
Product: bBlocks – Essential Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns Collection

Description

The B Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization and improper input validation within the rgfr_registration() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create a new account and assign it the administrator role.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 21:44:49 UTC

Technical Analysis

The B Blocks – Essential Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns Collection WordPress plugin suffers from a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the rgfr_registration() function. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to escalate privileges by creating new administrator accounts without proper validation. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.0.6 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, reflecting its critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details are currently available, and the plugin is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to create accounts with administrator privileges, leading to full control over the affected WordPress site. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site and its data. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, the impact is severe and could result in complete site takeover.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, it is recommended to disable or remove the affected plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor official bplugins communications for updates and apply any patches promptly once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2025-07-22T20:41:06.881Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 689ac3eead5a09ad002cc458

Added to database: 8/12/2025, 4:32:46 AM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:44:49 PM

Last updated: 5/9/2026, 3:01:10 PM

Views: 162

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