CVE-2024-2128: 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 EmbedPress PDF Widget
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 embed widget 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-2024-2128?
CVE-2024-2128 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to facilitate stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2128?
To fix CVE-2024-2128, update the EmbedPress plugin to the latest version beyond 3.9.10.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-2128?
All versions of the EmbedPress plugin up to and including version 3.9.10 are affected by CVE-2024-2128.
What is stored cross-site scripting in relation to CVE-2024-2128?
Stored cross-site scripting in CVE-2024-2128 allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts that are stored on the server and executed in users' browsers.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-2128?
Currently, the recommended solution for CVE-2024-2128 is to update the plugin, and no specific workaround is provided.