CVE-2026-16567 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

The Document Embedder WordPress plugin before 2.3.1 does not check a document's status before issuing a download token and streaming the file, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary Document Embedder WordPress plugin before 2.3.1 documents, including private and draft ones, by enumerating IDs.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-639

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/abf97927-cee2-44f4-a495-c7571d43be95/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16567?

CVE-2026-16567 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Document Embedder WordPress plugin before 2.3.1 does not check a document's status before issuing a download token and streaming the file, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary...

How severe is CVE-2026-16567?

CVE-2026-16567 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16567?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.