HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-1803
MEDIUM

CVE-2024-1803

CWE-285Published: May 23, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.3
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-1803 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/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
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3055856
PATCHhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/175e08ce-aec2-427a-90e0-f955711d58b2?source=cve
PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3055856
PATCHhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/175e08ce-aec2-427a-90e0-f955711d58b2?source=cve

All References (4)

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

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-1803
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-285
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 23, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-1803 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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