What is the severity of CVE-2023-51360?

CVE-2023-51360 is classified as a Medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51360?

To fix CVE-2023-51360, update the Essential Blocks for Gutenberg plugin to version 4.2.1 or later.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-51360?

CVE-2023-51360 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability affecting improperly configured access control.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51360?

CVE-2023-51360 affects Essential Blocks for Gutenberg versions from n/a through 4.2.0.

Who is impacted by CVE-2023-51360?

Users of the Essential Blocks for Gutenberg plugin who have versions up to 4.2.0 may be impacted by CVE-2023-51360.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-51360

high

8.8

CWE

862

9/12/2024

22/1/2025

CVE-2023-51360: WordPress Essential Blocks plugin <= 4.2.0 - Multiple Subscriber+ Broken Access Control vulnerability

First published: Mon Dec 09 2024(Updated: )

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Blocks for Gutenberg allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Essential Blocks for Gutenberg: from n/a through 4.2.0.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Essential Blocks	<4.2.1
Essential Blocks	<=4.2.0
Essential Blocks	<=4.2.0

Remedy

Update the WordPress Essential Blocks for Gutenberg plugin to the latest available version (at least 4.2.1).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/essential-blocks/vulnerability/wordpress-essential-blocks-plugin-4-2-0-multiple-subscriber-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51360?
CVE-2023-51360 is classified as a Medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51360?
To fix CVE-2023-51360, update the Essential Blocks for Gutenberg plugin to version 4.2.1 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-51360?
CVE-2023-51360 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability affecting improperly configured access control.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51360?
CVE-2023-51360 affects Essential Blocks for Gutenberg versions from n/a through 4.2.0.
Who is impacted by CVE-2023-51360?
Users of the Essential Blocks for Gutenberg plugin who have versions up to 4.2.0 may be impacted by CVE-2023-51360.

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