How severe is CVE-2024-8804?

CVE-2024-8804 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-8804 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8804?

CVE-2024-8804 affects Davidartiss Code Embed. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8804?

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

Does CVE-2024-8804 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8804 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49432.

When was CVE-2024-8804 published?

CVE-2024-8804 was published on 2024-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8804

CVE-2024-8804 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Davidartiss Code Embed with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49432
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Davidartiss Code Embed
Published: 2024-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Code Embed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's script embed functionality in all versions up to, and including, 2.4 due to insufficient restrictions on who can utilize the functionality. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8804?: The Code Embed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's script embed functionality in all versions up to, and including, 2.4 due to insufficient restrictions on who can utilize the functionality. 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-8804?: CVE-2024-8804 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8804 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8804?: CVE-2024-8804 affects Davidartiss Code Embed. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8804?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8804 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8804 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49432.
When was CVE-2024-8804 published?: CVE-2024-8804 was published on 2024-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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