CVE-2024-2688: EmbedPress – Embed PDF, Google Docs, Vimeo, Wistia, Embed YouTube Videos, Audios, Maps & Embed Any Documents in Gutenberg & Elementor <= 3.9.12 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-site Scripting via 'embedpress_doc_custom_color'
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 EmbedPress document widget in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.12 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, 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-2024-2688?
CVE-2024-2688 is classified with a high severity level due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2688?
You can fix CVE-2024-2688 by updating the EmbedPress plugin to version 3.9.13 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-2688?
CVE-2024-2688 affects all versions of EmbedPress up to and including 3.9.12.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2688?
CVE-2024-2688 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
Who is the vendor of the software impacted by CVE-2024-2688?
The vendor of the impacted software is WPDeveloper.