CVE-2024-38707: WordPress EmbedPress plugin <= 4.0.4 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2024-38707?

CVE-2024-38707 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to exploit incorrectly configured access controls.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-38707?

To fix CVE-2024-38707, update the WPDeveloper EmbedPress plugin to the latest version that addresses the authorization issues.

Q: What versions of EmbedPress are affected by CVE-2024-38707?

CVE-2024-38707 affects WPDeveloper EmbedPress versions from n/a up to and including 4.0.4.

Q: What kind of attack can CVE-2024-38707 enable?

CVE-2024-38707 allows attackers to gain unauthorized access due to missing authorization checks.

Q: Who is affected by CVE-2024-38707?

Users of the EmbedPress plugin for WordPress, specifically those using versions up to 4.0.4, are affected by CVE-2024-38707.

Published Nov 1, 2024

Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPDeveloper EmbedPress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects EmbedPress: from n/a through 4.0.4.

Affected Software

3 affected components

WPDeveloper EmbedPress<=4.0.4

WordPress EmbedPress plugin<=4.0.4

WPDeveloper Embedpress Wordpress<4.0.5

Remediation

Information

Update to 4.0.5 or a higher version.

Event History

Nov 1, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:18 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:18 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·03:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Apr 24, 57198

Event

via NVD·09:58 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38707?

CVE-2024-38707 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to exploit incorrectly configured access controls.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38707?

To fix CVE-2024-38707, update the WPDeveloper EmbedPress plugin to the latest version that addresses the authorization issues.

What versions of EmbedPress are affected by CVE-2024-38707?