CVE-2025-11879
CVE-2025-11879 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-285.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-35902
- Weakness: CWE-285
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The GenerateBlocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'get_option_rest' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access and above, to read arbitrary WordPress options, including sensitive information such as SMTP credentials, API keys, and other data stored by other plugins.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-11879?
- The GenerateBlocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'get_option_rest' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access and above, to read arbitrary WordPress options, including sensitive information such as SMTP credentials, API keys, and other data stored by other plugins.
- How severe is CVE-2025-11879?
- CVE-2025-11879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-11879 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-11879?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-11879 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-11879 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35902.
- When was CVE-2025-11879 published?
- CVE-2025-11879 was published on 2025-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/generateblocks/tags/2.1.1/includes/class-meta-handler.php#L19
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/generateblocks/tags/2.1.1/includes/class-meta-handler.php#L356
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/generateblocks/tags/2.1.1/includes/class-meta-handler.php#L78
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5f1ba1c7-de88-4070-a4ec-fbe4a0c30920?source=cve
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