CVE-2025-8059: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in bplugins bBlocks – Essential Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns Collection
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2025-8059: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in bplugins 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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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