Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2024-43328

EmbedPress <= 4.0.9 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion

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 Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.9 via the 'page_type' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-43328 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Local File Inclusion issue affecting the Plugin EmbedPress – PDF Embedder, Embed YouTube Videos, 3D FlipBook, Social feeds, Docs & more. It affects Versions up to 4.0.9 and is fixed in 4.0.10.

Published
Aug 16, 2024
Last Updated
Aug 22, 2024
Slug
embedpress
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 4.0.10, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-43328 is tracked for the Plugin EmbedPress – PDF Embedder, Embed YouTube Videos, 3D FlipBook, Social feeds, Docs & more as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions up to 4.0.9. Update EmbedPress – PDF Embedder, Embed YouTube Videos, 3D FlipBook, Social feeds, Docs & more to 4.0.10 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Local File Inclusion
Primary Fixed Version
4.0.10
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 4.0.9
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-43328
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2024-43328
Patched Versions
4.0.10
Affected Versions
Versions up to 4.0.9
Related CVE Cluster

Related CVEs for EmbedPress – PDF Embedder, Embed YouTube Videos, 3D FlipBook, Social feeds, Docs & more

These internal links group the same WordPress plugin by CVE, issue type, severity, and patch status so operators and search engines can connect the full vulnerability cluster.

Medium CVE-2024-11203 4.1.4 Nov 27, 2024
CVE-2024-11203 EmbedPress – PDF Embedder, Embed YouTube Videos, 3D FlipBook, Social feeds, Docs & more Stored Cross-Site Scripting

EmbedPress – Embed PDF, 3D Flipbook, Social Feeds, Google Docs, Vimeo, Wistia, YouTube Videos, Audios, Google Maps in Gutenberg Block & Elementor <= 4.1.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'provider_name'

Medium CVE-2024-50461 4.1.0 Oct 24, 2024
CVE-2024-50461 EmbedPress – PDF Embedder, Embed YouTube Videos, 3D FlipBook, Social feeds, Docs & more Stored Cross-Site Scripting

EmbedPress <= 4.0.14 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Medium CVE-2024-43936 4.0.9 Aug 26, 2024
CVE-2024-43936 EmbedPress – PDF Embedder, Embed YouTube Videos, 3D FlipBook, Social feeds, Docs & more Stored Cross-Site Scripting

EmbedPress <= 4.0.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Medium CVE-2024-1565 3.9.11 Jun 12, 2024
CVE-2024-1565 EmbedPress – PDF Embedder, Embed YouTube Videos, 3D FlipBook, Social feeds, Docs & more Stored Cross-Site Scripting

EmbedPress <= 3.9.10 - Authenticated(Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via PDF Widget URL

Medium CVE-2024-5571 4.0.2 Jun 04, 2024
CVE-2024-5571 EmbedPress – PDF Embedder, Embed YouTube Videos, 3D FlipBook, Social feeds, Docs & more Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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

Medium CVE-2024-4316 3.9.17 May 09, 2024
CVE-2024-4316 EmbedPress – PDF Embedder, Embed YouTube Videos, 3D FlipBook, Social feeds, Docs & more Stored Cross-Site Scripting

EmbedPress Embed PDF, Google Docs, Vimeo, Wistia, Embed YouTube Videos, Audios, Maps & Embed Any Documents in Gutenberg & Elementor <= 3.9.16 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via id Parameter

Medium CVE-2024-3244 3.9.15 Apr 05, 2024
CVE-2024-3244 EmbedPress – PDF Embedder, Embed YouTube Videos, 3D FlipBook, Social feeds, Docs & more Stored Cross-Site Scripting

EmbedPress – Embed PDF, Google Docs, Vimeo, Wistia, Embed YouTube Videos, Audios, Maps & Embed Any Documents in Gutenberg & Elementor <= 3.9.14 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode

Medium CVE-2024-3245 3.9.15 Apr 05, 2024
CVE-2024-3245 EmbedPress – PDF Embedder, Embed YouTube Videos, 3D FlipBook, Social feeds, Docs & more Stored Cross-Site Scripting

EmbedPress – Embed PDF, Google Docs, Vimeo, Wistia, Embed YouTube Videos, Audios, Maps & Embed Any Documents in Gutenberg & Elementor <= 3.9.14 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Youtube Block

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