WordPress EmbedPress plugin <= 4.0.4 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
CVE-2024-38707

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Embedpress
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-38707?

A vulnerability affecting the WPDeveloper EmbedPress plugin has been identified, allowing attackers to exploit weak access control configurations. This flaw can lead to unauthorized actions being performed by users due to improperly configured access levels. The issue spans versions from n/a through 4.0.4, emphasizing the importance of reviewing and reinforcing security measures for users of this plugin to prevent potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

EmbedPress <= 4.0.4

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/embedpress/...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Rafie Muhammad (Patchstack)
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