CVE-2026-48872: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in WPDeveloper EmbedPress
EmbedPress versions up to and including 4.5.2 contain an unauthenticated sensitive data exposure vulnerability. This issue is due to an authorization bypass through a user-controlled key, classified under CWE-639. The vulnerability allows an attacker to access sensitive data without authentication.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48872 is a high-severity vulnerability in WPDeveloper's EmbedPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 4.5.2. It involves an authorization bypass through a user-controlled key, leading to unauthenticated exposure of sensitive data. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.5, indicating a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive data that should be protected by authorization controls. This exposure could lead to information disclosure without requiring any authentication or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided at this time. Users should monitor WPDeveloper advisories for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
CVE-2026-48872: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in WPDeveloper EmbedPress
Description
EmbedPress versions up to and including 4.5.2 contain an unauthenticated sensitive data exposure vulnerability. This issue is due to an authorization bypass through a user-controlled key, classified under CWE-639. The vulnerability allows an attacker to access sensitive data without authentication.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48872 is a high-severity vulnerability in WPDeveloper's EmbedPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 4.5.2. It involves an authorization bypass through a user-controlled key, leading to unauthenticated exposure of sensitive data. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.5, indicating a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but compromises confidentiality.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive data that should be protected by authorization controls. This exposure could lead to information disclosure without requiring any authentication or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided at this time. Users should monitor WPDeveloper advisories for updates and apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-25T22:10:00.865Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3061630b89be688893d935
Added to database: 06/15/2026, 20:32:35 UTC
Last enriched: 06/23/2026, 15:32:32 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 30
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