Server-Side Request Forgery in EmbedPress WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-85000

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Embedpress
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 October 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-85000?

The EmbedPress WordPress plugin, prior to version 4.6.8, is susceptible to a server-side request forgery vulnerability. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to send requests that trigger actions on a third-party API without proper checks, such as capability or nonce validation. Consequently, the attackers can insert their controlled cache entries, leading to the potential exhaustion of the site owner's API quota and unauthorized modifications to the site's database.

Affected Version(s)

EmbedPress 0 < 4.6.8

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-85000 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3c7f7d07-2c46-4839-b97f-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Alberto Ucendo Martínez
WPScan
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