CVE-2023-0583
VK Blocks <= 1.57.0.5 - Authenticated(Contributor+) Settings Update
CVSS Score
4.3
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
The VK Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to improper authorization via the REST 'update_vk_blocks_options' function in versions up to, and including, 1.57.0.5. This allows authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions or above, to change plugin settings including default icons.
| CWE | CWE-285 |
| Vendor | vektor-inc |
| Product | vk blocks |
| Published | Jun 3, 2023 |
| Last Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
vektor-inc / VK Blocks
0 ≤ 1.57.0.5
References
wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/12a94f5b-bc30-4a65-b397-54488c836ec3?source=cve plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vk-blocks/trunk/inc/vk-blocks/App/RestAPI/BlockMeta/class-vk-blocks-entrypoint.php plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2921566/vk-blocks/tags/1.57.1.0/inc/vk-blocks/App/RestAPI/BlockMeta/class-vk-blocks-entrypoint.php
Credits
Ramuel Gall