PatchTheCVECVE-2022-4788: The Embed PDF WordPress plugin through 1.0.6 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes bef
CVE-2022-4788 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting embed pdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Embed PDF WordPress plugin through 1.0.6 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 58%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2023-02-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-4788?
embed pdf: upgrade to newer than 1.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-4788 being exploited?
CVE-2022-4788 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-4788 affect?
CVE-2022-4788 affects embed pdf. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Embed PDF WordPress plugin through 1.0.6 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above
How urgent is CVE-2022-4788?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference