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HIGH

CVE-2023-3371

CWE-321Published: June 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The EmbedPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure due to hardcoded encryption key on the 'lock_content_form_handler' and 'display_password_form' function in versions up to, and including, 3.7.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to decrypt and view the password protected content.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-3371 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityNone

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

Affected Vendors & Products

wpdeveloper1 product(s)

embedpress

Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2930523/embedpress#file10

PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2930523/embedpress#file28

PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2930523/embedpress#file10

PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2930523/embedpress#file28

ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c1033b4d-82a0-4484-aebf-f35d6a2a9a13?source=cve

ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c1033b4d-82a0-4484-aebf-f35d6a2a9a13?source=cve

All References (12)

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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/embedpress/tags/3.7.3/EmbedPress/Includes/Classes/Helper.php#L231Product

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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/embedpress/tags/3.7.3/EmbedPress/Includes/Classes/Helper.php#L278Product

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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/embedpress/tags/3.7.3/Gutenberg/block-backend/block-embedpress.php#L30Product

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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2930523/embedpress#file10Patch

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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2930523/embedpress#file28Patch

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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c1033b4d-82a0-4484-aebf-f35d6a2a9a13?source=cveThird Party Advisory

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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/embedpress/tags/3.7.3/EmbedPress/Includes/Classes/Helper.php#L231Product

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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/embedpress/tags/3.7.3/EmbedPress/Includes/Classes/Helper.php#L278Product

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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/embedpress/tags/3.7.3/Gutenberg/block-backend/block-embedpress.php#L30Product

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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2930523/embedpress#file10Patch

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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2930523/embedpress#file28Patch

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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c1033b4d-82a0-4484-aebf-f35d6a2a9a13?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-3371

CVSS Score7.5 / 10

SeverityHIGH

WeaknessCWE-321

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedJun 27, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-321)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2023-3371 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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