CVE-2026-15827: GutenKit <= 2.4.12 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Exposure via Mailchimp REST Endpoints

Published Jul 23, 2026
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Updated

The GutenKit Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the /wp-json/gutenkit/v1/mailchimp/get/lists and /wp-json/gutenkit/v1/mailchimp/get/interests REST API endpoints in versions up to, and including, 2.4.12. Both endpoints are registered with permissioncallback => 'returntrue', and their callbacks read the site's stored Mailchimp API key from the gutenkitsettingslist option and proxy Mailchimp audience/list, merge-field, interest-category, interest-name, and subscriber-count metadata back to the caller with no login, nonce, or capability check. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve private Mailchimp audience configuration information from any site that has configured the GutenKit Mailchimp integration.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GutenKit GutenKit Blocks plugin for WordPress<=2.4.12

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade GutenKit Blocks plugin for WordPress to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.12
  2. Compensating control

    Restrict access to the REST API endpoints /wp-json/gutenkit/v1/mailchimp/get/lists and /wp-json/gutenkit/v1/mailchimp/get/interests so only authenticated/authorized users can reach them (e.g., via network/WAF/ACL in front of WordPress).

Event History

Jul 23, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:34 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-15827?

The severity of CVE-2026-15827 is rated as medium with a score of 5.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-15827?

To fix CVE-2026-15827, update the GutenKit Blocks plugin to version 2.4.13 or later where the authorization checks are implemented.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-15827?

CVE-2026-15827 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-15827?

CVE-2026-15827 affects the GutenKit Blocks plugin for WordPress in versions up to and including 2.4.12.

5

What data is exposed in CVE-2026-15827?

CVE-2026-15827 exposes sensitive information accessed through Mailchimp REST API endpoints without proper authorization.

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