CVE-2026-3454 — The GenerateBlocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to
CVE-2026-3454 — The GenerateBlocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This is due to missing object-level authorization checks in the /wp-json/generateblocks/v1/dynamic-tag-replacements REST endpoint. The endpoint only
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-639, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-3454 updates and patches.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
🛡️ Detection Rules
3 rules · 6 SIEM formats3 detection rules auto-generated for this incident, mapped to MITRE ATT&CK. Sigma YAML is free — export to any SIEM format via the Intel Bot.
CVE-2026-3454 - GenerateBlocks Dynamic Tag ID Disclosure
title: CVE-2026-3454 - GenerateBlocks Dynamic Tag ID Disclosure
id: scw-2026-05-05-ai-1
status: experimental
level: critical
description: |
Detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-3454 by accessing the /wp-json/generateblocks/v1/dynamic-tag-replacements endpoint with specific parameters designed to extract sensitive post meta data, such as author emails, from arbitrary posts. This rule specifically looks for the 'id=' and 'key=' parameters, along with the 'link=author_email' payload, which are indicative of this vulnerability.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-05
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-3454/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri|contains:
- '/wp-json/generateblocks/v1/dynamic-tag-replacements'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'id='
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'key='
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'link=author_email'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-3454 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-3454 |
| CWE-639 | weakness | CWE-639 |
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 05, 2026 at 10:16 UTC |
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