CVE-2025-11879
GenerateBlocks <= 2.1.1 - Improper Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary Options Disclosure
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 25, 2025, 6:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 25, 2025, 6:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the GenerateBlocks plugin to the latest version.
- Verify that the authorization check is properly implemented.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-285 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/generateblocks/tags/2.1.1/includes/class-meta-handler.php#L19 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/generateblocks/tags/2.1.1/includes/class-meta-handler.php#L356 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/generateblocks/tags/2.1.1/includes/class-meta-handler.php#L78 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5f1ba1c7-de88-4070-a4ec-fbe4a0c30920?source=cve