Description
The B Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization and improper input validation within the rgfr_registration() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create a new account and assign it the administrator role.
Published: 2025-08-12
Score: 9.8 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Privilege Escalation via Unauthenticated Access
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The bBlocks WordPress plugin is vulnerable due to missing authorization checks and inadequate input handling in the rgfr_registration() function. This flaw allows an unauthenticated user to call the registration endpoint and create a new account that is granted administrator privileges. The attacker thereby obtains full administrative control over the WordPress site, enabling modification of content, installation of additional plugins, and data exfiltration. The weakness aligns with CWE‑862, representing an authorization flaw.

Affected Systems

All installations of the bBlocks plugin for WordPress up to and including version 2.0.6 are affected. The vulnerability applies to every user of bBlocks, regardless of role, as the registration endpoint does not enforce any authentication or role checks.

Risk and Exploitability

The flaw receives a CVSS score of 9.8, placing it in the "Critical" severity range. The EPSS score is reported as less than 1%, indicating a low but non‑zero likelihood of exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, but the combination of high severity, straightforward exploitation path, and the ability to generate privileged accounts makes this a high‑risk issue. An attacker only needs to construct a request to the rgfr_registration endpoint, with no prior privileges, to achieve escalation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 22, 2026 at 14:30 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the bBlocks plugin to the latest release (version 2.0.7 or later). If no update is available, remove or deactivate the plugin until an official fix is released.
  • If an administrator account has already been created by an attacker, delete that account and reset any associated credentials.
  • Review site logs for anomalous account creation events and establish monitoring for new administrator accounts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 22, 2026 at 14:30 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-24218 The B Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization and improper input validation within the rgfr_registration() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create a new account and assign it the administrator role.
History

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Bplugins
Bplugins b Blocks
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Bplugins
Bplugins b Blocks
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The B Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization and improper input validation within the rgfr_registration() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create a new account and assign it the administrator role.
Title B Blocks <= 2.0.6 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation via rgfr_registration Function
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Subscriptions

Bplugins B Blocks
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Wordfence

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-08T16:35:34.334Z

Reserved: 2025-07-22T20:41:06.881Z

Link: CVE-2025-8059

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2025-08-12T16:01:46.813Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2025-08-12T05:15:32.487

Modified: 2026-04-15T00:35:42.020

Link: CVE-2025-8059

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-04-22T14:45:19Z

Weaknesses