VDB-330871 · CVE-2025-12180 · EUVD-2025-37424

Qi Blocks Plugin up to 1.4.3 on WordPress REST API Endpoint update-styles update_global_styles_callback authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Qi Blocks Plugin up to 1.4.3 on WordPress. This affects the function update_global_styles_callback of the file /qi-blocks/v1/update-styles of the component REST API Endpoint. This manipulation causes authorization. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-12180. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Qi Blocks Plugin up to 1.4.3 on WordPress and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function update_global_styles_callback of the file /qi-blocks/v1/update-styles of the component REST API Endpoint. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Qi Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.3. This is due to the plugin storing arbitrary CSS styles submitted via the `qi-blocks/v1/update-styles` REST API endpoint without proper sanitization in the `update_global_styles_callback()` function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary CSS, which can be used to perform actions such as hiding content, overlaying fake UI elements, or exfiltrating sensitive information via CSS injection techniques.

It is possible to read the advisory at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-12180. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/01/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-37424). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

Qi Blocks Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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CNA Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/31/2025 Advisory disclosed
10/31/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/01/2025 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-12180 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-12180
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-330871
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 10/31/2025 22:57
Updated: 11/01/2025 12:58
Changes: 10/31/2025 22:57 (52), 11/01/2025 08:42 (12), 11/01/2025 12:58 (1)
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