Is CVE-2024-43328 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-43328 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-43328 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-43328 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-43328?

CVE-2024-43328 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-43328

CWE-22Published: August 19, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WPDeveloper EmbedPress allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects EmbedPress: from n/a through 4.0.9.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The EmbedPress WordPress plugin is vulnerable to path traversal, which allows for local file inclusion. This critical flaw enables remote attackers to access sensitive files on the server, potentially leading to full system compromise.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update the EmbedPress plugin to a version beyond 4.0.9.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-43328 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.