CVE-2026-62037: WordPress Document Embedder plugin <= 2.4.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Q: What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

No authentication is required. Exploitation does require user interaction, as indicated by the UI:R vector.

Q: What security impact can successful exploitation have?

The vulnerability can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability at low impact, and its scope can extend beyond the vulnerable component (S:C).

Q: Which plugin versions are affected?

Document Embedder versions 2.4.0 and earlier are affected.

Published Oct 10, 2026

Updated

Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Document Embedder <= 2.4.0 versions.

Affected Software

1 affected component

WordPress Document Embedder<=2.4.0

Event History

Oct 10, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:35 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:35 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·08:16 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

No authentication is required. Exploitation does require user interaction, as indicated by the UI:R vector.

What security impact can successful exploitation have?

The vulnerability can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability at low impact, and its scope can extend beyond the vulnerable component (S:C).

Which plugin versions are affected?

Document Embedder versions 2.4.0 and earlier are affected.

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