CVE-2024-1802: EmbedPress – Embed PDF, Google Docs, Vimeo, Wistia, Embed YouTube Videos, Audios, Maps & Embed Any Documents in Gutenberg & Elementor <= 3.9.10 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Wistia Block
The EmbedPress – Embed PDF, Google Docs, Vimeo, Wistia, Embed YouTube Videos, Audios, Maps & Embed Any Documents in Gutenberg & Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Wistia embed block in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.10 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on the user supplied url. 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-2024-1802?
CVE-2024-1802 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1802?
To fix CVE-2024-1802, update the EmbedPress plugin to the latest version beyond 3.9.10.
Which versions of the EmbedPress plugin are affected by CVE-2024-1802?
CVE-2024-1802 affects all versions of the EmbedPress plugin up to and including version 3.9.10.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1802?
CVE-2024-1802 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that can be exploited through the Wistia embed block.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-1802?
Anyone using the EmbedPress plugin for WordPress up to version 3.9.10 is at risk of CVE-2024-1802.