CVE-2026-85001
Received Received - Intake

Stored Cross-Site Scripting in EmbedPress WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The EmbedPress WordPress plugin before 4.6.7 does not sanitise and escape one of its Elementor widget settings before outputting it into an HTML attribute, which could allow users with the Contributor role or above to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when the affected content is viewed.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-09-30
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-85001
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89633

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Vendor Product Version / Range
embedpress embedpress From 4.4.9 (inc) to 4.6.7 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the EmbedPress WordPress plugin versions 4.4.9 to 4.6.6. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape the 'showTitle' attribute in an Elementor widget. This allows users with the Contributor role or higher to inject malicious scripts into web pages.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the EmbedPress plugin using WordPress admin panel or via command line with: wp plugin list | grep embedpress. If the version is between 4.4.9 and 4.6.6, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could inject scripts that execute when users view the affected content. This could lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, or defacement of the website. Users with Contributor roles or above are the primary threat actors.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches or unauthorized access, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and security. Organizations may face compliance penalties if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the EmbedPress plugin to version 4.6.7 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until an update is applied.

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