CVE-2024-8804: The Code Embed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's script embed

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8804?

code embed: upgrade to 2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8804 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8804 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-2024-8804 affect?

CVE-2024-8804 affects code embed. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Code Embed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's script embed functionality in all versions up to, and including, 2.4 due to insufficient restrictions on who can utilize the functionality. Th

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-8804?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8804 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting code embed. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Code Embed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's script embed functionality in all versions up to, and including, 2.4 due to insufficient restrictions on who can utilize the functionality. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

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 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: davidartiss

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-04 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

davidartiss code embed UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.5

Fixed in: 2.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade code-embed

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-2024-8804?

code embed: upgrade to 2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8804 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8804 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-2024-8804 affect?

CVE-2024-8804 affects code embed. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Code Embed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's script embed functionality in all versions up to, and including, 2.4 due to insufficient restrictions on who can utilize the functionality. Th

How urgent is CVE-2024-8804?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-49837 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in David Artiss Code Embed.This issue affects Code Embed: from

References

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