How severe is CVE-2024-43936?

CVE-2024-43936 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 user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-43936 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43936?

CVE-2024-43936 affects Wpdeveloper Embedpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43936?

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

Does CVE-2024-43936 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43936 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40585.

When was CVE-2024-43936 published?

CVE-2024-43936 was published on 2024-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43936

CVE-2024-43936 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpdeveloper Embedpress 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40585
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wpdeveloper Embedpress
Published: 2024-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPDeveloper EmbedPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects EmbedPress: from n/a through 4.0.8.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43936?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPDeveloper EmbedPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects EmbedPress: from n/a through 4.0.8.
How severe is CVE-2024-43936?: CVE-2024-43936 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 user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-43936 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43936?: CVE-2024-43936 affects Wpdeveloper Embedpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43936?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-43936 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43936 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40585.
When was CVE-2024-43936 published?: CVE-2024-43936 was published on 2024-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/embedpress/wordpress-embedpress-plugin-4-0-8-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpdeveloper:embedpress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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