CVE-2024-1452 (GCVE-0-2024-1452)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-03-13 15:26 – Updated: 2026-04-08 16:57
VLAI
Title
GenerateBlocks <= 1.8.2 - Sensitive Information Exposure
Summary
The GenerateBlocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.2 via Query Loop. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to see contents of posts and pages in draft or private status as well as those with scheduled publication dates.
Severity
4.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-03-13 18:38 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
edge22 GenerateBlocks Affected: 0 , ≤ 1.8.2 (semver)
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Credits
Craig Smith
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