CVE-2024-43936: WordPress EmbedPress plugin <= 4.0.8 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Published Aug 29, 2024
·Updated
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPDeveloper EmbedPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects EmbedPress: from n/a through 4.0.8.
Affected Software
1 affected component
WPDeveloper Embedpress Wordpress<4.0.9
Remediation
Information
Update to 4.0.9 or a higher version.
Event History
Aug 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-43936?
CVE-2024-43936 is a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability classified as high severity.
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How do I fix CVE-2024-43936?
To fix CVE-2024-43936, update the WPDeveloper EmbedPress plugin to version 4.0.9 or later.
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What versions of EmbedPress are affected by CVE-2024-43936?
CVE-2024-43936 affects EmbedPress versions from n/a through 4.0.8.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-43936?
CVE-2024-43936 is an Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation vulnerability, specifically an XSS vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2024-43936 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2024-43936 can lead to data theft as attackers may execute malicious scripts in the context of the user’s session.