Description
The Static Block plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.2. This is due to the static_block_content() shortcode handler retrieving a post via get_post() using an attacker-supplied 'id' attribute and outputting its post_content without verifying the post's status (private, draft, pending) or the requesting user's capability to view it. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary posts, including private and draft static blocks (and any other post type) created by administrators, by embedding the [static_block_content id="X"] shortcode in their own content and previewing it.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| mohammadtanzilurrahman | Static Block | <= 2.2 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/static-block/trunk/static-block.php#L244
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/static-block/trunk/static-block.php#L268
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/static-block/trunk/static-block.php#L270
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f88c00ca-cf9e-44e7-9495-686ace1ead21?source=cve
Timeline
- Published
- Jun 16, 2026
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Deferred