CVE-2025-62924
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A Missing Authorization vulnerability (CVE-2025-62924) was discovered in PickPlugins Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks WordPress plugin, affecting versions through 2.3.17. The vulnerability was disclosed on October 26, 2025, and was identified by security researcher Abu Hurayra (HurayraIIT) (Wordfence).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a Missing Authorization issue (CWE-862) that allows exploiting incorrectly configured access control security levels. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating a serious security concern (NVD).

Impact

Based on the CVSS score and vector string, the vulnerability has high potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. The network vector (AV:N) indicates that the vulnerability is exploitable remotely, while the low complexity (AC:L) suggests that it's relatively straightforward to exploit (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users of the Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks plugin should upgrade to a version newer than 2.3.17 once available. Until then, website administrators should implement additional access controls and monitor for suspicious activities (Patchstack).

Additional resources


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