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CVE-2026-2512

6.4 · MEDIUM

The Code Embed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via custom field meta values in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.1.

Published Mar 18, 2026CWE-79EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-2512 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 18, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Code Embed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via custom field meta values in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.1. This is due to the plugin's sanitization function `sec_check_post_fields()` only running on the `save_post` hook, while WordPress allows custom fields to be added via the `wp_ajax_add_meta` AJAX endpoint without triggering `save_post`. The `ce_filter()` function then outputs these unsanitized meta values directly into page content without escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-embed-code/trunk/includes/add-embeds.php#L20Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-embed-code/trunk/includes/add-embeds.php#L84Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-embed-code/trunk/includes/secure.php#L25Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3482994/Refwww.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/375ed04b-a3cb-4e60-83c8-18bff583aaf4?source=cve

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2512?

CVE-2026-2512 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 18, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-2512?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-2512?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-2512?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-2512 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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