Description
The BlockSpare plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to incorrect logic in the permission callback in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.6 due to the use of an AND (&&) operator instead of an OR (||) operator. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to bypass authorization checks and create arbitrary posts.
Published: 2026-09-19
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized Post Creation via Authorization Bypass
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The BlockSpare plugin for WordPress contains an authorization bypass flaw caused by incorrect logic in its permission callback, where an AND operator was used instead of an OR. This flaw allows authenticated users with a Subscriber role or higher to bypass the intended access checks and create arbitrary posts. The primary impact is the ability to publish or modify content on a site without proper authorization. The weakness is classified as authorization bypass through a user‑controlled condition.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the BlockSpare – Gutenberg Blocks for News, Magazine, Blog & Business Websites WordPress plugin in all releases up to and including version 4.2.6. WordPress administrators installing or using these plugin versions are at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 4.3 indicates a moderate severity, and the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests that exploitation is unlikely in the short term. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Attackers need only authenticated access at the Subscriber level or higher, so the attack vector is a trusted user, not remote code execution. An attacker could potentially flood the site with unwanted posts, replace legitimate content, or serve malicious links, harming the site's integrity and user trust.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 19, 2026 at 23:53 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the BlockSpare plugin to version 4.2.7 or newer, which contains the fixed permission logic.
  • If a patch is not immediately available, limit the Subscriber role so it cannot create posts by adjusting WordPress role capabilities.
  • Deploy a security plugin or WordPress monitoring tool to detect and alert on unexpected post creation activity during the transition period.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 19, 2026 at 23:53 UTC.

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History

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Blockspare
Blockspare blockspare – Gutenberg Blocks For News, Magazine, Blog & Business Websites
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Blockspare
Blockspare blockspare – Gutenberg Blocks For News, Magazine, Blog & Business Websites
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The BlockSpare plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to incorrect logic in the permission callback in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.6 due to the use of an AND (&&) operator instead of an OR (||) operator. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to bypass authorization checks and create arbitrary posts.
Title BlockSpare - Gutenberg Site Builder Blocks & Starter Sites <= 4.2.6 - Incorrect Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Post Creation
Weaknesses CWE-863
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}


Subscriptions

Blockspare Blockspare – Gutenberg Blocks For News, Magazine, Blog & Business Websites
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Wordfence

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-19T14:01:24.156Z

Reserved: 2026-01-20T18:43:48.857Z

Link: CVE-2026-1242

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Updated: 2026-09-19T13:54:10.014Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-09-19T08:16:53.200

Modified: 2026-09-21T13:33:33.387

Link: CVE-2026-1242

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-21T10:03:35Z

Weaknesses