WordPress Embed Extended Plugin Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in the WordPress Embed Extended plugin, specifically in versions through 1.4.0. This vulnerability allows attackers to trick users with higher privileges into performing actions they did not intend to.
Impact
Exploitation could enable attackers to force users with higher privileges to execute unintended actions, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or updates.
Remediation
Users are advised to remove and replace this plugin, as it is likely abandoned and will not receive further updates or fixes.
Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
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