VDB-247297 · CVE-2023-49837 · GCVE-0-2023-49837

Code Embed Plugin up to 2.3.6 on WordPress denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Code Embed Plugin up to 2.3.6 on WordPress. The affected element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes denial of service. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-49837. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Code Embed Plugin up to 2.3.6 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in David Artiss Code Embed.This issue affects Code Embed: from n/a through 2.3.6.

The weakness was disclosed 12/08/2023. The advisory is shared at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-49837 since 11/30/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

Code Embed Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/30/2023 🔍
12/08/2023 +8 days 🔍
12/08/2023 +0 days 🔍
03/13/2025 +461 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-49837 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-49837
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-247297

Entryinfo

Created: 12/08/2023 19:42
Updated: 03/13/2025 23:36
Changes: 12/08/2023 19:42 (37), 03/13/2025 23:36 (17)
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