CVE-2025-1043

Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Files <= 2.7.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Blind Server-Side Request Forgery via embeddoc Shortcode

Description

The Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Files plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.5 via the 'embeddoc' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application and can be used to query and modify information from internal services.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: awsmin Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Files
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b9f8c600-d62d-4f27-ba73-1a77a63859bc?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3242370/embed-any-document

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1043?
CVE-2025-1043 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-1043?
To fix CVE-2025-1043, 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-2025-1043 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-1043 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-1043?
CVE-2025-1043 affects awsmin Embed Any Document – Embed PDF, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Files.
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