CVE-2024-1425: EmbedPress <= 3.9.8 - Authenticated(Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Google Calendar Widget Link
The EmbedPress – Embed PDF, YouTube, Google Docs, Vimeo, Wistia Videos, Audios, Maps & Any Documents in Gutenberg & Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Google Calendar Widget Link in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-1425?
The severity of CVE-2024-1425 is considered medium due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1425?
To fix CVE-2024-1425, update the EmbedPress plugin to version 3.9.9 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-1425?
All users of the EmbedPress plugin for WordPress versions 3.9.8 and earlier are affected by CVE-2024-1425.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1425?
CVE-2024-1425 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2024-1425?
Not addressing CVE-2024-1425 could lead to attackers executing malicious scripts in the context of the user's browser.