CVE-2025-59561: WordPress Smart Blocks Plugin <= 2.4 - Broken Access Control Vulnerability

Published Sep 22, 2025
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in hashthemes Smart Blocks allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Smart Blocks: from n/a through 2.4.

Other sources

Missing Authorization vulnerability in hashthemes Smart Blocks smart-blocks allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Smart Blocks: from n/a through <= 2.4.

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
HashThemes Smart Blocks<=2.4

Remediation

Information

Update the WordPress Smart Blocks plugin to the latest available version (at least 2.5).

Event History

Sep 22, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-59561?

CVE-2025-59561 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access and exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-59561?

To fix CVE-2025-59561, update the HashThemes Smart Blocks or WordPress Smart Blocks Plugin to version 2.5 or higher.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-59561?

CVE-2025-59561 affects users of HashThemes Smart Blocks and WordPress Smart Blocks Plugin versions up to and including 2.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-59561?

CVE-2025-59561 is a missing authorization vulnerability that can lead to insecure access control.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2025-59561?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2025-59561 could gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and potentially alter site content.

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