WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2024-37959 Modified

Power BI Embedded for WordPress: Cross-site scripting

Power BI Embedded for WordPress is affected by cross-site scripting. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.

CVE / CNA score 5.9 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score 5.4 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Power BI Embedded for WordPress
Plugin slug
embed-power-bi
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jul 20, 2024
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Jul 20, 2024 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Power BI Embedded for WordPress to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Atlas Public Policy Power BI Embedded for WordPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Power BI Embedded for WordPress: from n/a through 1.1.7.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary and upstream sources