CVE-2023-48300: The `Embed Privacy` plugin for WordPress that prevents the loading of embedded external content is vulnerable

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-48300?

embed privacy: upgrade to 1.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-48300 being exploited?

CVE-2023-48300 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-48300 affect?

CVE-2023-48300 affects embed privacy. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). The `Embed Privacy` plugin for WordPress that prevents the loading of embedded external content is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via `embed_privacy_opt_out` shortcode in versions up to, and including, 1.8.0 due to insufficient i

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-48300?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-48300 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting embed privacy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The `Embed Privacy` plugin for WordPress that prevents the loading of embedded external content is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via `embed_privacy_opt_out` shortcode in versions up to, and including, 1.8.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that w

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-11-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: epiph

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-20 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

epiph embed privacy UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.8.1

Fixed in: 1.8.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy embed-privacy || rpm -q embed-privacy || embed-privacy --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade embed-privacy

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade embed-privacy

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-48300?

embed privacy: upgrade to 1.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-48300 being exploited?

CVE-2023-48300 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-2023-48300 affect?

CVE-2023-48300 affects embed privacy. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). The `Embed Privacy` plugin for WordPress that prevents the loading of embedded external content is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via `embed_privacy_opt_out` shortcode in versions up to, and including, 1.8.0 due to insufficient i

How urgent is CVE-2023-48300?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-51694 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Epiphyt

References

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