Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
EmbedPress for WordPress has a missing authorization issue through version 3.8.3. A logged-in user may be able to perform an action they should not be allowed to perform. The published impact is limited to integrity, not data theft or service outage.
Executive priority
Handle during normal vulnerability remediation, faster for public WordPress sites with many user accounts. Business risk is unauthorized change rather than confirmed data breach or outage. Prioritize inventory, version confirmation, and vendor-supported update or removal.
Technical view
CVE-2023-51375 is a CWE-862 missing authorization vulnerability in WPDeveloper EmbedPress through 3.8.3. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low integrity impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running WPDeveloper EmbedPress version 3.8.3 or earlier. The CVSS vector indicates an authenticated low-privileged user is required. Sites without the plugin, or running non-affected versions, are not indicated as exposed.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. It also does not provide exploit details, a public proof of concept, or the exact vulnerable action. Treat as a plugin access-control defect requiring authenticated access.
Researcher notes
Available evidence is limited to CVE and Patchstack metadata. The bundle does not include affected endpoint, capability check, minimum WordPress role, fixed version, patch diff, or exploit telemetry. Do not assume broader impact beyond low integrity impact and authenticated access.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the EmbedPress plugin and installed version.
- If version is 3.8.3 or earlier, check WPDeveloper or Patchstack guidance.
- Update to a vendor-designated non-affected release when available.
- Disable or remove EmbedPress where the plugin is not business-required.
- Restrict low-privileged WordPress accounts to trusted users only.
- Review recent WordPress administrative activity for unexpected content or setting changes.
Validation and detection
- Check each WordPress instance for active EmbedPress installations.
- Confirm plugin versions against the affected range through 3.8.3.
- Review role assignments for unnecessary subscriber, contributor, author, or editor access.
- Verify remediation using vendor release notes or vulnerability database status.
- Monitor application logs for unauthorized plugin-related changes.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.