Sensitive Information Exposure in PDF Embedder Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-7526

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files For WordPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-7526?

The PDF Embedder plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access and higher to expose configuration data. This risk is present in all versions up to and including 4.9.3. License keys may be compromised if the premium add-on is installed, while Lite installations only reveal non-sensitive viewer settings like dimensions and tracking options. Proper precautions must be taken to mitigate potential data leaks resulting from this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress 0 <= 4.9.3

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/pdf-embedder/t...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/pdf-embedder/t...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dmitrii Ignatyev
.