What the vulnerability does
01Description
The EmbedPress – Embed PDF, 3D Flipbook, Social Feeds, Google Docs, Vimeo, Wistia, YouTube Videos, Audios, Google Maps in Gutenberg Block & Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘provider_name parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
EmbedPress versions up to 4.1.3 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to inject malicious scripts. These scripts execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing sensitive data. The vulnerability affects the site's scope, meaning impacts extend beyond the plugin itself.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the site, potentially stealing their session data or credentials.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors and administrators may have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they view pages containing the attacker's injected code.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role) on the WordPress site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 28, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
