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EmbedpressWordPress extension · Wpdeveloper

CVE-2024-50461

MEDIUM · 5.4 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-10-28
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 4.1.0 or later.
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58/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Remotely reachable

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPDeveloper EmbedPress embedpress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects EmbedPress: from n/a through <= 4.0.14.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the EmbedPress WordPress plugin allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious JavaScript through embedded content. The injected script executes when other users view the affected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement.

MitigationUpdate EmbedPress to the latest version (>4.0.14) to apply the security patch. If immediate update is not feasible, disable the plugin or implement a WAF with XSS filtering rules.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
EmbedpressWordPress extension
Affected:< 4.1.0

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Verify EmbedPress plugin is installed
    Log into WordPress admin panel, navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins, and search for EmbedPress. Alternatively, check if the /wp-content/plugins/embedpress directory exists on the server.
    Affected if EmbedPress plugin is present in the WordPress installation
  2. Check installed EmbedPress version
    In WordPress admin, go to Plugins > Installed Plugins > EmbedPress and view the version number displayed below the plugin name. If shell access is available, run: grep -i 'Version:' /wp-content/plugins/embedpress/readme.txt | head -1
    Affected if Version displayed is below 4.1.0 or version cannot be determined (plugin may be outdated)
  3. Confirm authenticated access exists
    Review WordPress user accounts and their role assignments. Check if any user role other than Administrator has permission to create or edit content where EmbedPress embedding features are used.
    Affected if Multiple user accounts exist with contributor, author, or editor roles, or the site allows user registration with posting capabilities
  4. Identify pages using EmbedPress embeds
    Search WordPress database for pages/posts containing EmbedPress shortcodes or check the EmbedPress settings page for active embed sources. Run: SELECT * FROM wp_posts WHERE post_content LIKE '%embedpress%' OR post_content LIKE '%[embedpress%' (adjust prefix if different).
    Affected if Content containing embedded content from third-party sources is published on the site

A site is affected if EmbedPress plugin version is below 4.1.0 AND the site has content using EmbedPress embedding features accessible to authenticated users.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 4.1.0 or later
Fixed in 4.1.0
Interim mitigation

Update EmbedPress to the latest version (>4.0.14) to apply the security patch. If immediate update is not feasible, disable the plugin or implement a WAF with XSS filtering rules.

Recommended fix High confidence

EmbedPress version 4.1.0 or later

  1. Backup your WordPress site before making any changes
  2. Update the EmbedPress plugin to version 4.1.0 or higher via WordPress admin dashboard (Plugins > Add New > Upload or WordPress plugin repository)
  3. Alternatively, update via WP-CLI: wp plugin update embedpress
  4. Verify the update was successful by checking the plugins page
  5. Clear any caching plugins or server-side caches if applicable
  6. Test that the EmbedPress functionality works correctly after the update

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Embedpress Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation1.0 h
  • Implementation1.0 h
  • Testing2.0 h
  • Review / QA1.0 h
5.0 hours of engineering $860
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