Unauthenticated Cross-Site Scripting in EmbedPress WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-61961

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Embedpress
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-61961?

An unauthenticated Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been detected in the EmbedPress plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to 4.5.6. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, potentially compromising sensitive information and leading to further exploitation of the WordPress site. It is essential for website owners using EmbedPress to apply security patches immediately and ensure their installations are up-to-date to mitigate these risks.

Affected Version(s)

EmbedPress <= 4.5.6

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/embedpre...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

dutafi | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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