CVE-2024-1565: EmbedPress <= 3.9.10 - Authenticated(Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via PDF Widget URL
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 PDF Widget URL in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.10 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-2024-1565?
CVE-2024-1565 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1565?
To fix CVE-2024-1565, update the EmbedPress plugin to version 3.9.11 or later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-1565?
The impact of CVE-2024-1565 includes the potential for attackers to execute malicious scripts in victims' browsers, leading to data theft or website compromise.
Which versions of the EmbedPress plugin are affected by CVE-2024-1565?
All versions of the EmbedPress plugin up to and including 3.9.10 are affected by CVE-2024-1565.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-1565?
Users of the EmbedPress plugin on WordPress sites using versions 3.9.10 and below are affected by CVE-2024-1565.