What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Embedder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the ajax_set_global_option() function in versions 1.3 to 1.3.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Stringfold Embedder versions 1.3 through 1.3.5 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to read, modify, or delete data they should not access. An attacker with a basic user account can perform actions restricted to administrators or other users. Update to a version newer than 1.3.5 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, modify, or delete data belonging to other users or the site without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can access, alter, or destroy sensitive content and user data across the site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; no additional user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 10, 2025
CVE published
April 10, 2025
Record updated
