CVE-2024-5571: The EmbedPress – Embed PDF, Google Docs, Vimeo, Wistia, Embed YouTube Videos, Audios, Maps & Embed Any Documen

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5571?

embedpress: upgrade to 4.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5571 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5571 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-2024-5571 affect?

CVE-2024-5571 affects embedpress. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The EmbedPress – Embed PDF, Google Docs, Vimeo, Wistia, Embed YouTube Videos, Audios, Maps & Embed Any Documents in Gutenberg & Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'url' attribute within the p

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-5571?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-5571 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting embedpress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The EmbedPress – Embed PDF, Google Docs, Vimeo, Wistia, Embed YouTube Videos, Audios, Maps & Embed Any Documents in Gutenberg & Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'url' attribute within the plugin's EmbedPress PDF widget in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attacke

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-06-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpdeveloper

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-05 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpdeveloper embedpress UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.0.2

Fixed in: 4.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.0.2 (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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-5571?

embedpress: upgrade to 4.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5571 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5571 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-2024-5571 affect?

CVE-2024-5571 affects embedpress. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The EmbedPress – Embed PDF, Google Docs, Vimeo, Wistia, Embed YouTube Videos, Audios, Maps & Embed Any Documents in Gutenberg & Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'url' attribute within the p

How urgent is CVE-2024-5571?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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