CVE-2024-43936: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in W

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-43936?

embedpress: upgrade to 4.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-43936 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43936 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-2024-43936 affect?

CVE-2024-43936 affects embedpress. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPDeveloper EmbedPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects EmbedPress: from n/a through 4.0.8.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-43936?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-43936 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting embedpress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPDeveloper EmbedPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects EmbedPress: from n/a through 4.0.8.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-08-29
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

2024-08-29 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpdeveloper embedpress UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.0.9

Fixed in: 4.0.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.0.9 (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-2024-43936?

embedpress: upgrade to 4.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-43936 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43936 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-2024-43936 affect?

CVE-2024-43936 affects embedpress. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPDeveloper EmbedPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects EmbedPress: from n/a through 4.0.8.

How urgent is CVE-2024-43936?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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