Arbitrary Web Script Injection in EmbedPress Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-85001

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Embedpress
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 September 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-85001?

The EmbedPress plugin for WordPress, prior to version 4.6.7, exhibits a security flaw where it fails to properly sanitize and escape an Elementor widget setting. This oversight allows users with Contributor roles or higher to execute arbitrary web scripts through HTML attributes. When affected content is viewed, this could lead to the execution of malicious scripts, potentially compromising site security and user data.

Affected Version(s)

EmbedPress 4.4.9 < 4.6.7

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-2026-85001 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/889be882-342b-4331-89c5-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Revanth Hari Narayana Matte
WPScan
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