6.5
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-3480
WP Blockade <= 0.9.14 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Shortcode Execution via 'shortcode' Parameter
Description

The WP Blockade plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to and including 0.9.14. The plugin registers an admin_post action hook 'wp-blockade-shortcode-render' that maps to the render_shortcode_preview() function. This function lacks any capability check (current_user_can()) and nonce verification, allowing any authenticated user to execute arbitrary WordPress shortcodes. The function takes a user-supplied 'shortcode' parameter from $_GET, passes it through stripslashes(), and directly executes it via do_shortcode(). This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to execute arbitrary shortcodes, which could lead to information disclosure, privilege escalation, or other impacts depending on what shortcodes are registered on the site (e.g., shortcodes from other plugins that display sensitive data, perform actions, or include files).

INFO

Published Date :

April 8, 2026, 7:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

April 8, 2026, 7:16 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update WP Blockade plugin to the latest version to fix missing authorization.
  • Update the WP Blockade plugin to the latest version.
  • Ensure proper authorization checks are implemented.
  • Remove or sanitize user-supplied shortcode input.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 08, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description The WP Blockade plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to and including 0.9.14. The plugin registers an admin_post action hook 'wp-blockade-shortcode-render' that maps to the render_shortcode_preview() function. This function lacks any capability check (current_user_can()) and nonce verification, allowing any authenticated user to execute arbitrary WordPress shortcodes. The function takes a user-supplied 'shortcode' parameter from $_GET, passes it through stripslashes(), and directly executes it via do_shortcode(). This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to execute arbitrary shortcodes, which could lead to information disclosure, privilege escalation, or other impacts depending on what shortcodes are registered on the site (e.g., shortcodes from other plugins that display sensitive data, perform actions, or include files).
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-862
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-blockade/tags/0.9.14/wp-blockade.php#L112
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-blockade/tags/0.9.14/wp-blockade.php#L361
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-blockade/tags/0.9.14/wp-blockade.php#L393
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-blockade/trunk/wp-blockade.php#L112
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-blockade/trunk/wp-blockade.php#L361
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-blockade/trunk/wp-blockade.php#L393
    Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3f159aac-092b-4655-9d97-a496ac01738c?source=cve
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