The Code Embed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.5 via the ce_get_file() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application and can be used to query and modify information from internal services.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Embed Code Plugin | — | Update simple-embed-code plugin to version 2.5.1, or a newer patched version | May 15, 2025 | Nov 8, 2024 |
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