CVE-2026-18558
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Stored XSS in Embed Any Document WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-10

Last updated on: 2026-10-10

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Files plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'embeddoc' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.13 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

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Published
2026-10-10
Last Modified
2026-10-10
Generated
2026-10-10
AI Q&A
2026-10-10
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-18558
EUVD
EUVD-2026-96103

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awsmin Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Files 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Embed Any Document WordPress plugin. It allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into web pages via the 'embeddoc' shortcode. The issue stems from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in versions up to 2.7.13.

Detection Guidance

Check WordPress sites for the Embed Any Document plugin versions up to 2.7.13. Inspect pages using the 'embeddoc' shortcode for stored XSS payloads. Review server logs for suspicious script injections in page content.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary web scripts whenever a user visits an infected page. This could lead to theft of user sessions, defacement of websites, or redirection to malicious sites. Users with contributor-level access or above pose the greatest risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user data, which may violate GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access controls. Organizations using this plugin may face compliance violations if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Embed Any Document plugin to the latest version beyond 2.7.13. Remove or restrict contributor-level access to users. Sanitize all user inputs and escape outputs in WordPress configurations.

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