CVE-2026-84936 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

The EmbedPress WordPress plugin before 4.6.4 does not have proper authorization on a public review-loading action, allowing unauthenticated users to force the site to make repeated billable third-party API requests using the site's own configured API key, and to create an unbounded number of attacker-controlled rows in the database.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bd708c98-1657-423b-aa2b-14aa18307c03/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-84936?

CVE-2026-84936 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The EmbedPress WordPress plugin before 4.6.4 does not have proper authorization on a public review-loading action, allowing unauthenticated users to force the site to make repeated billable third-par...

How severe is CVE-2026-84936?

CVE-2026-84936 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-2026-84936?

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