CVE-2024-5571: EmbedPress – Embed PDF, Google Docs, Vimeo, Wistia, Embed YouTube Videos, Audios, Maps & Embed Any Documents in Gutenberg & Elementor <= 4.0.1 - 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 'url' attribute within the plugin's EmbedPress PDF widget in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.1 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5571?
CVE-2024-5571 is a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5571?
To fix CVE-2024-5571, you should update the EmbedPress plugin to version 4.0.3 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5571?
CVE-2024-5571 affects all versions of the EmbedPress plugin up to and including version 4.0.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5571?
CVE-2024-5571 refers to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
What component of EmbedPress is affected by CVE-2024-5571?
CVE-2024-5571 specifically affects the 'url' attribute within the EmbedPress PDF widget.