Auth bypass in Vektor-Inc Vk Blocks
CVE-2023-0584
The VK Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to improper authorization via the REST 'update_options' function in versions up to, and including, 1.57.0.5. This allows authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions or above, to change the 'vk_font_awesome_version' option to an arbitrary value.
EPSS: 0.005 (40.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Vektor-inc Vk Blocks — versions 0
- Vektor-inc Vk_blocks
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Patch)
- security@wordfence.com
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-0584?
- CVE-2023-0584 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vektor-Inc Vk Blocks, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2023-06-03.
- How severe is CVE-2023-0584?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-0584 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.