All Bootstrap Blocks - Security Vulnerability (CVE-2026-88994)

AI enriched 55 days ago (2026-09-19 11:50 UTC)

Technical Summary

The All Bootstrap Blocks WordPress plugin through 1.3.31 does not validate a block attribute before using it to build a filesystem path that is included at render time, allowing users with contributor-level access and above to include arbitrary local files, disclose their contents, and execute PHP where a local file containing PHP code can be reached. Exploitation requires the plugin's Lightspeed subsystem to be enabled, which is not the default.

Potential Impact

Severity is MEDIUM (CVSS 6.6). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as Medium based on severity and technical exposure profile.

Primary risk drivers: severity and technical exposure profile

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

AI risk score 57/100 (Elevated, Medium) with priority P3 Priority. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.