Custom Query Blocks <= 5.2.0 - Missing Authorization via REST Routes

5.3
Missing Authorization
CVE CVE-2024-38794
CVSS 5.3 (Medium)
Publicly Published July 22, 2024
Last Updated August 1, 2024
Researcher Joshua Chan

Description

The Custom Query Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on several REST API in versions up to, and including, 5.2.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve post data.

References

Share

Vulnerability Details for Custom Query Blocks

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug post-type-archive-mapping (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 5.3.0, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 5.2.0
Patched Version
  • 5.3.0

Did you know Wordfence Intelligence provides free personal and commercial API access to our comprehensive WordPress vulnerability database, along with a free webhook integration to stay on top of the latest vulnerabilities added and updated in the database? Get started today!

Learn more

Want to get notified of the latest vulnerabilities that may affect your WordPress site?
Install Wordfence on your site today to get notified immediately if your site is affected by a vulnerability that has been added to our database.

Get Wordfence

The Wordfence Intelligence WordPress vulnerability database is completely free to access and query via API. Please review the documentation on how to access and consume the vulnerability data via API.

Documentation