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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

medium Affects vk-blocks (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.4, updated 2026-10-29; published ; advisory modified .

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

Package
vk-blocks (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<=1.57.0.5
Fixed in
no fix recorded
Severity
medium  CVSS 4.3
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (43.0th percentile)
Published
2023-06-03
Source
nvd

References

CWE-285
NVD recordvk-blocks (WordPress plugin) advisories

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