CVE-2025-24751
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in GoDaddy's CoBlocks WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects all CoBlocks installations up to version 3.1.13, potentially enabling unauthorized users to perform actions they shouldn't have permission for.
💻 Affected Systems
- GoDaddy CoBlocks WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could modify plugin settings, inject malicious content, or manipulate WordPress functionality they shouldn't have access to, potentially leading to site compromise or data exposure.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users accessing administrative functions or modifying content they shouldn't be able to edit, potentially defacing sites or altering configurations.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and least privilege principles, impact would be limited to the specific WordPress instance.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some WordPress access but not necessarily admin privileges. The vulnerability is in access control logic.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.1.14 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/coblocks/vulnerability/wordpress-coblocks-plugin-3-1-13-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find CoBlocks and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 3.1.14 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable CoBlocks Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patching is possible
wp plugin deactivate coblocks
Restrict WordPress Admin Access
linuxLimit access to WordPress admin interface using IP restrictions
# Add to .htaccess for Apache: Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
Allow from 192.168.1.0/24
# Add to nginx config: allow 192.168.1.0/24; deny all;
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate WordPress instances
- Apply principle of least privilege to all WordPress user accounts and monitor for unauthorized access attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for CoBlocks version. If version is 3.1.13 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get coblocks --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify CoBlocks version is 3.1.14 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access patterns to WordPress admin-ajax.php or admin-post.php endpoints
- Unauthorized users attempting CoBlocks-specific actions in WordPress logs
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected POST requests to WordPress admin endpoints from unauthorized IPs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("coblocks" OR "admin-ajax.php") AND (user_role!="administrator" OR user_id="0")