Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in EmbedPress – Gutenberg blocks for Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Maps - CVE-2023-3371

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Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in EmbedPress – Gutenberg blocks for Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Maps - CVE-2023-3371

Published: June 28, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU77762
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-3371
CWE-ID: CWE-321
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
EmbedPress – Gutenberg blocks for Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Maps
Software vendor:
EmbedPress

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a hardcoded encryption key in the "lock_content_form_handler" and "display_password_form" functions. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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