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5.3

Document Embedder plugin lets anyone download private files

CVE-2026-16567 · published 2 months ago
Summary

The Document Embedder plugin for WordPress may let anyone retrieve files that were meant to stay private, such as drafts or restricted documents. This happens because the plugin does not verify a file's access status before providing a download link. Update the plugin to version 2.3.1 or later, or remove the plugin if you cannot apply the update.

What to do
  • Update unknown document embedder to version 2.3.1 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
unknown document embedder < 2.3.1
Original advisory text
The Document Embedder WordPress plugin before 2.3.1 does not check a document's status before issuing a download token and streaming the file, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download arbitr...
The Document Embedder WordPress plugin before 2.3.1 does not check a document's status before issuing a download token and streaming the file, allowing unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary Document Embedder WordPress plugin before 2.3.1 documents, including private and draft ones, by enumerating IDs.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
5.3 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-639Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Timeline
Published27 Aug 2026
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen27 Aug 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-16567 · NVD
CVE-2026-16567 · MITRE
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