CVE-2026-1228 - Timeline Block <= 1.3.3 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Author+) Private Timeline Exposure via Shortcode Attribute

CVE-2026-1228 - Timeline Block <= 1.3.3 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Author+) Private Timeline Exposure via Shortcode Attribute

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CVE ID : CVE-2026-1228
Published : Feb. 6, 2026, 3:15 a.m. | 3 hours, 3 minutes ago
Description : The Timeline Block – Beautiful Timeline Builder for WordPress (Vertical & Horizontal Timelines) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.3 via the tlgb_shortcode() function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to disclose private timeline content via the id attribute supplied to the 'timeline_block' shortcode.
Severity: 4.3 | MEDIUM
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