CWE
862
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-4282

First published: Thu Aug 10 2023(Updated: )

The EmbedPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'admin_post_remove' and 'remove_private_data' functions in versions up to, and including, 3.8.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber privileges or above, to delete plugin settings.

Credit: security@wordfence.com security@wordfence.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wpdeveloper Embedpress<=3.8.2
<=3.8.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-4282?

    CVE-2023-4282 is a vulnerability in the EmbedPress plugin for WordPress that allows authenticated attackers with subscriber privileges or above to cause unauthorized loss of data.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-4282?

    The severity of CVE-2023-4282 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

  • How does CVE-2023-4282 occur?

    CVE-2023-4282 occurs due to a missing capability check on the 'admin_post_remove' and 'remove_private_data' functions in the EmbedPress plugin for WordPress.

  • Which versions of the EmbedPress plugin are affected by CVE-2023-4282?

    Versions up to and including 3.8.2 of the EmbedPress plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-4282.

  • How can I fix or mitigate CVE-2023-4282?

    To fix CVE-2023-4282, it is recommended to update to a version of the EmbedPress plugin for WordPress that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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