PatchTheCVECVE-2023-2085: The Essential Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized use of functionality due to a missing
CVE-2023-2085 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting essential blocks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Essential Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized use of functionality due to a missing capability check on the templates function in versions up to, and including, 4.0.6. This makes it possible for subscriber-level attackers to obtain plugin template information. While a nonce check is present, it is only executed when a nonce is provided. Not providing a nonce results in the nonce verification to be skipped. There is no ca
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 51%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2023-06-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-28 |
Last updated 2026-10-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-2085?
essential blocks: upgrade to newer than 4.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-2085 being exploited?
CVE-2023-2085 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-2085 affect?
CVE-2023-2085 affects essential blocks. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Essential Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized use of functionality due to a missing capability check on the templates function in versions up to, and including, 4.0.6. This makes it possible for subscriber-level at
How urgent is CVE-2023-2085?
Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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