Vulnerability Description
The Embedder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the ajax_set_global_option() function in versions 1.3 to 1.3.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/embedder/trunk/emb-admin-ajax.php#L41
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fa86bcb9-e558-4b60-947
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-3417?
CVE-2025-3417 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Embedder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the ajax_set_global_option() function in...
How severe is CVE-2025-3417?
CVE-2025-3417 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-3417?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.