CVE-2024-31284
CWE-862Published: June 9, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPDeveloper EmbedPress.This issue affects EmbedPress: from n/a through 3.9.8.
Risk Analysis
EmbedPress for WordPress suffers from a missing authorization vulnerability, which could be exploited by remote attackers. The 9.8 CVSS score highlights the critical nature of this security gap.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
Update the EmbedPress plugin to the latest version. Regularly audit plugin permissions to ensure proper authorization is enforced.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-31284 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-31284 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts