Code Embed <= 2.3.6 - Authenticated(Contributor+) Denial of Service

2023-12-05 00:00

Universe

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 2.3.7

Affected PluginCode Embed

Affected Version<= 2.3.6

CVSS6.5Medium

CVECVE-2023-49837

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Vulnerability Overview

The Code Embed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Denial of Service in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to disrupt access to the site.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.3.7, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-400 (Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-49837 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2ef2ded1-dd56-4c33-98dc-d4c69e66568f

CVSS Vector

6.5

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh

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