8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-110018
aBlocks <= 2.17.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Privilege Escalation to 'roleSlug' Block Attribute
Description

The aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User Dashboard Builder, Popup Builder, Form Builder & Animation Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.17.0 via the `/ablocks/v1/form-builder/registration` REST endpoint. The vulnerability exists because the endpoint is registered with `permission_callback => __return_true` and the `register()` handler reads `roleSlug` directly from attacker-controlled block attributes in `post_content` without ever verifying that the block's `formType` is `registration` — a condition that `RegistrationFormSanitizer::verify()` imposes only at save-time, meaning a Contributor can preserve an arbitrary `roleSlug` by saving a block with `formType='login'` and then triggering the endpoint via a valid `wp_rest` nonce and post-ownership check. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to escalate their WordPress role to Editor or any other non-administrator role and receive a fully authenticated session at the elevated privilege level via `WP_User::set_role()` and `wp_set_auth_cookie()`. Escalation is bounded below administrator-tier roles because `is_safe_registration_role()` rejects any role holding `manage_options`, `edit_users`, `delete_users`, `create_users`, `promote_users`, or `edit_theme_options`, meaning the highest practically reachable role on a standard WordPress installation is Editor.

INFO

Published Date :

Oct. 24, 2026, 12:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 24, 2026, 12:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-110018 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Tusharimran ablocks
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH MITRE-CVE
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update the plugin to fix a privilege escalation vulnerability related to user role management.
  • Update the aBlocks plugin to the latest version.
  • Verify user roles after applying the update.
  • Review plugin settings for proper role permissions.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Oct. 24, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description The aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User Dashboard Builder, Popup Builder, Form Builder & Animation Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.17.0 via the `/ablocks/v1/form-builder/registration` REST endpoint. The vulnerability exists because the endpoint is registered with `permission_callback => __return_true` and the `register()` handler reads `roleSlug` directly from attacker-controlled block attributes in `post_content` without ever verifying that the block's `formType` is `registration` — a condition that `RegistrationFormSanitizer::verify()` imposes only at save-time, meaning a Contributor can preserve an arbitrary `roleSlug` by saving a block with `formType='login'` and then triggering the endpoint via a valid `wp_rest` nonce and post-ownership check. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to escalate their WordPress role to Editor or any other non-administrator role and receive a fully authenticated session at the elevated privilege level via `WP_User::set_role()` and `wp_set_auth_cookie()`. Escalation is bounded below administrator-tier roles because `is_safe_registration_role()` rejects any role holding `manage_options`, `edit_users`, `delete_users`, `create_users`, `promote_users`, or `edit_theme_options`, meaning the highest practically reachable role on a standard WordPress installation is Editor.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-269
    Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/110xxx/CVE-2026-110018.json">CVE-2026-110018</a>
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ablocks/tags/2.16.0/includes/api/form-builder-controller.php#L345
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ablocks/tags/2.16.0/includes/api/form-builder-controller.php#L353
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ablocks/tags/2.16.0/includes/api/form-builder-controller.php#L685
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ablocks/tags/2.16.0/includes/api/form-builder-controller.php#L70
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ablocks/tags/2.16.0/includes/blocks/form-builder/block-attr-sanitizer/sanitizers/form-builder/registration-form-sanitizer.php#L28
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3756864%40ablocks&new=3756864%40ablocks
    Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6fe7efb5-540b-4d85-852f-ad572da7ecdd?source=cve
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