CVE-2024-1803

Name: CVE-2024-1803
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-23T13:15:08.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-1803 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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 unauthorized access of functionality due to insufficient authorization validation on the PDF embed block in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.12. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to embed PDF blocks.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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 unauthorized access of functionality due to insufficient authorization validation on the PDF embed block in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.12. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to embed PDF blocks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpdeveloper	Embedpress	<= 3.9.12

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3055856Patch
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/175e08ce-aec2-427a-90e0-f955711d58b2?source=cvePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3055856Patch
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/175e08ce-aec2-427a-90e0-f955711d58b2?source=cvePatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 23, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1803?

How severe is CVE-2024-1803?

CVE-2024-1803 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1803?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-1803?

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Source: NVD / NIST