CVE-2024-38707: Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPDeveloper EmbedPress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-38707?

embedpress: upgrade to 4.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-38707 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38707 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-2024-38707 affect?

CVE-2024-38707 affects embedpress. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPDeveloper EmbedPress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects EmbedPress: from n/a through 4.0.4.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-38707?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-38707 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting embedpress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPDeveloper EmbedPress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects EmbedPress: from n/a through 4.0.4.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-11-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wpdeveloper

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-01 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpdeveloper embedpress UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.0.5

Fixed in: 4.0.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy embedpress || rpm -q embedpress || embedpress --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade embedpress

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade embedpress

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-2024-38707?

embedpress: upgrade to 4.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-38707 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38707 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-2024-38707 affect?

CVE-2024-38707 affects embedpress. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPDeveloper EmbedPress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects EmbedPress: from n/a through 4.0.4.

How urgent is CVE-2024-38707?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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