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CVE-2023-48300: The `Embed Privacy` plugin for WordPress that prevents the loading of embedded external content is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via `embed_privacy_opt_out` shortcode in versions up to, an

medium Affects embed-privacy (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

The `Embed Privacy` plugin for WordPress that prevents the loading of embedded external content is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via `embed_privacy_opt_out` shortcode in versions up to, an

Package
embed-privacy (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<1.8.1
Fixed in
1.8.1
Severity
medium  CVSS 6.3
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (44.5th percentile)
Published
2023-11-20
Source
nvd

References

CWE-79
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