CVE-2025-47601
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the MaxiBlocks WordPress plugin that allows attackers to update arbitrary WordPress options, leading to privilege escalation. Attackers can exploit this to gain administrative access to WordPress sites. All WordPress sites using MaxiBlocks versions up to 2.1.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- MaxiBlocks 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 gain full administrative control over WordPress sites, allowing them to install backdoors, steal data, deface websites, or use the site for further attacks.
Likely Case
Attackers escalate privileges to administrator level, enabling them to modify content, install malicious plugins/themes, or create new admin accounts.
If Mitigated
With proper authorization checks and least privilege principles, attackers would be unable to modify WordPress options without proper permissions.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability is publicly documented with technical details, making exploitation straightforward for attackers with basic WordPress knowledge.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.1.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find MaxiBlocks and click 'Update Now'. 4. Alternatively, download version 2.1.1+ from WordPress.org and manually replace the plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable MaxiBlocks Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate maxi-blocks
Restrict Plugin Access
allUse web application firewall to block access to MaxiBlocks endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove MaxiBlocks plugin completely from production sites
- Implement strict network segmentation and monitor for suspicious WordPress admin activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for MaxiBlocks version. If version is 2.1.0 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get maxi-blocks --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify MaxiBlocks version shows 2.1.1 or higher in WordPress plugins list.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized wp-admin access from new IPs
- Unexpected user role changes in WordPress logs
- Suspicious option updates in WordPress database
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to MaxiBlocks endpoints with option modification parameters
- Unusual traffic to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php from unauthenticated users
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("maxiblocks" OR "option update" OR "user_role_changed")