CVE-2026-22522
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Missing Authorization in Munir Kamal Block Slider Allows Access Abuse

Publication date: 2026-01-08

Last updated on: 2026-04-23

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Munir Kamal Block Slider block-slider allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Block Slider: from n/a through <= 2.2.3.
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Published
2026-01-08
Last Modified
2026-04-23
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-01-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-22522
EUVD
EUVD-2026-1487
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Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack block_slider From 2.2.3|end_including=2.2.3 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-22522 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Block Slider Plugin (up to version 2.2.3). It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain plugin functions, which allows users with Contributor or Developer privileges to perform actions that normally require higher privileges. [1]

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow unprivileged users to perform unauthorized actions within the Block Slider plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access. However, it is considered a moderate risk with a CVSS score of 6.5 and low priority due to its low severity impact and the unlikelihood of exploitation. [1]

Detection Guidance

Detection involves identifying unauthorized access attempts or privilege escalations within the WordPress Block Slider plugin up to version 2.2.3. Since the vulnerability allows users with Contributor or Developer roles to perform higher-privilege actions due to missing authorization checks, monitoring logs for such anomalous activities is recommended. Specific commands are not provided in the available resources. [1]

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include restricting user roles to trusted individuals only, especially limiting Contributor and Developer privileges, and monitoring for suspicious activity related to the Block Slider plugin. Since no official fix or patched version is available, applying security best practices such as disabling or removing the plugin until a patch is released is advisable. Utilizing security intelligence and mitigation solutions from Patchstack can also help protect affected users. [1]

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