How severe is CVE-2023-49837?

CVE-2023-49837 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-49837 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49837?

CVE-2023-49837 affects Davidartiss Code Embed. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49837?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-49837 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-49837 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53745.

When was CVE-2023-49837 published?

CVE-2023-49837 was published on 2024-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49837

CVE-2023-49837 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Davidartiss Code Embed with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53745
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Davidartiss Code Embed
Published: 2024-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49837?: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in David Artiss Code Embed.This issue affects Code Embed: from n/a through 2.3.6.
How severe is CVE-2023-49837?: CVE-2023-49837 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-49837 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49837?: CVE-2023-49837 affects Davidartiss Code Embed. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49837?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-49837 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-49837 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53745.
When was CVE-2023-49837 published?: CVE-2023-49837 was published on 2024-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/simple-embed-code/wordpress-embed-code-plugin-2-3-6-denial-of-service-attack-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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