WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2023-49837 Modified

Code Embed: A security weakness

Code Embed is affected by a security weakness. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. The resulting impact depends on how the affected component exposes the vulnerable operation.

CVE / CNA score 6.5 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Code Embed
Plugin slug
simple-embed-code
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Mar 21, 2024
Weakness
CWE-400 — Uncontrolled Resource Consumption

This CVE was published Mar 21, 2024 and is one of 3 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Code Embed 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

Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in David Artiss Code Embed.This issue affects Code Embed: from n/a through 2.3.6.

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

Primary and upstream sources