Kodezen LLC aBlocks Plugin Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the Kodezen LLC aBlocks WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 2.9.1. This vulnerability allows low-privileged users to gain higher privileges, potentially leading to full control of the website.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a low-privileged user to escalate their privileges, gaining access to higher-level permissions and control over the website.

Remediation

Users of the aBlocks WordPress plugin should update to version 2.9.1 or later. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins.

Added: Jul 13, 2026, 11:27 AM
Updated: Jul 13, 2026, 11:27 AM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
5.2
remediation
0.0
relevance
9.4
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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