CVE-2026-40728: blockart magazine blocks Missing Authorization
CVSS: 4.3v3.1MediumDeferred
Published 15-04-2026Last modified 29-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-40728 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) Missing Authorization vulnerability in blockart magazine blocks. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 12.5% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 1.8.4.
CVSS score
4.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.23%
0%100%
Low · +0.08 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-04-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 29-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in BlockArt Magazine Blocks magazine-blocks allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Magazine Blocks: from n/a through <= 1.8.3.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 3 agree
- NVDNIST4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
- wordfenceSource4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.23%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
13%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.08 pp
From 0.14% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.23%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Blockart1 product
- magazine blocks≤ 1.8.3
Wordpress1 product
- magazine-blocks≤ 1.8.3 (fixed in 1.8.4)
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- patchstack.com/database/…VDB Entry