CVE-2026-85000 Details
Description
The EmbedPress WordPress plugin before 4.6.8 does not perform any capability or nonce check on an unauthenticated request that triggers a server-side, credential-bearing request to a third-party API and stores attacker-controlled cache entries, allowing unauthenticated attackers to consume the site owner's third-party API quota and write unbounded records into the site's database.
A vulnerability exists in the EmbedPress WordPress plugin in versions prior to 4.6.8. The issue arises because the plugin does not implement proper capability or nonce checks on unauthenticated requests. This oversight allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger server-side requests to a third-party API, carrying credentials that consume the site owner's API quota. Additionally, the plugin allows the injection of attacker-controlled cache entries, leading to unbounded records being written into the site's database.
Users are advised to update the EmbedPress WordPress plugin to version 4.6.8 or later.
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Volerion
Assessed Oct 14, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3c7f7d07-2c46-4839-b97f-27fe41e6292d/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| EmbedPress | < 4.6.8 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |