CVE-2023-3371

Description

The User Registration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure due to hardcoded encryption key on the 'lock_content_form_handler' and 'display_password_form' function in versions up to, and including, 3.7.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to decrypt and view the password protected content.

5.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.60%

Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: wpdevteam EmbedPress – Embed PDF, YouTube, Google Docs, Vimeo, Wistia Videos, Audios, Maps & Any Documents in Gutenberg & Elementor

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c1033b4d-82a0-4484-aebf-f35d6a2a9a13?source=cve	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/embedpress/tags/3.7.3/Gutenberg/block-backend/block-embedpress.php#L30	product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/embedpress/tags/3.7.3/EmbedPress/Includes/Classes/Helper.php#L231	product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/embedpress/tags/3.7.3/EmbedPress/Includes/Classes/Helper.php#L278	product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2930523/embedpress#file10	patch
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2930523/embedpress#file28	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3371?: CVE-2023-3371 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-3371?: To fix CVE-2023-3371, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-3371 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-3371 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-3371?: CVE-2023-3371 affects wpdevteam EmbedPress – Embed PDF, YouTube, Google Docs, Vimeo, Wistia Videos, Audios, Maps & Any Documents in Gutenberg & Elementor.

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