What is the severity of CVE-2025-26871?

CVE-2025-26871 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access under incorrectly configured security levels.

How do I fix CVE-2025-26871?

To fix CVE-2025-26871, update the Essential Blocks for Gutenberg plugin to version 4.8.4 or later.

What versions are affected by CVE-2025-26871?

CVE-2025-26871 affects Essential Blocks for Gutenberg versions up to and including 4.8.3.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2025-26871?

CVE-2025-26871 is a missing authorization vulnerability that allows for exploitation of access control issues.

Who is the vendor associated with CVE-2025-26871?

The vendor associated with CVE-2025-26871 is WPDeveloper.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-26871

medium

4.3

CWE

862

EPSS

0.043%

25/2/2025

CVE-2025-26871: WordPress Essential Blocks plugin <= 4.8.3 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

First published: Tue Feb 25 2025(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 4.8.3.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Essential Blocks	<=4.8.3
Essential Blocks	<=4.8.3

Remedy

Update the WordPress Essential Blocks for Gutenberg wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 4.8.4).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/essential-blocks/vulnerability/wordpress-essential-blocks-plugin-4-8-3-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-26871?
CVE-2025-26871 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access under incorrectly configured security levels.
How do I fix CVE-2025-26871?
To fix CVE-2025-26871, update the Essential Blocks for Gutenberg plugin to version 4.8.4 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2025-26871?
CVE-2025-26871 affects Essential Blocks for Gutenberg versions up to and including 4.8.3.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2025-26871?
CVE-2025-26871 is a missing authorization vulnerability that allows for exploitation of access control issues.
Who is the vendor associated with CVE-2025-26871?
The vendor associated with CVE-2025-26871 is WPDeveloper.

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