CVE-2026-48872: wordpress embedpress
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighDeferred
Published 15-06-2026Last modified 16-06-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-48872 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in wordpress embedpress. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 32% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 4.5.3.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.39%
0%100%
Low · +0.05 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-06-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-06-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in EmbedPress <= 4.5.2 versions.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSources3 sources · 5.3–7.5
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- wordfenceSource5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.39%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
32%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.05 pp
From 0.35% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.39%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-639Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled KeyThe system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.
- CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
Affected systems
Wordpress1 product
- embedpress≤ 4.5.2 (fixed in 4.5.3)
Wpdeveloper1 product
- embedpress≥ n/a, ≤ 4.5.2
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- patchstack.com/database/…VDB Entry