CVE-2026-1389
Document Embedder <= 2.0.4 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary Document Library Entry Deletion
Description
The Document Embedder – Embed PDFs, Word, Excel, and Other Files plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.4. This is due to the plugin not verifying that a user has permission to access the requested resource in the 'bplde_save_document_library', 'bplde_get_single', and 'bplde_delete_document_library' AJAX actions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to read, modify, and delete Document Library entries created by other users, including administrators, via the 'id' parameter.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 28, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 28, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update the Document Embedder plugin to the latest version.
- Verify authorization checks in AJAX actions.
- Ensure proper permission validation for all resource requests.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Document Embedder – Embed PDFs, Word, Excel, and Other Files plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.4. This is due to the plugin not verifying that a user has permission to access the requested resource in the 'bplde_save_document_library', 'bplde_get_single', and 'bplde_delete_document_library' AJAX actions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to read, modify, and delete Document Library entries created by other users, including administrators, via the 'id' parameter. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-639 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/document-emberdder/tags/2.0.3/includes/DocumentLibrary/Init-DocumentLibrary.php#L103 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/document-emberdder/tags/2.0.3/includes/DocumentLibrary/Init-DocumentLibrary.php#L159 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/document-emberdder/tags/2.0.3/includes/DocumentLibrary/Init-DocumentLibrary.php#L66 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/document-emberdder/tags/2.0.5/includes/DocumentLibrary/Init-DocumentLibrary.php Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/59d14f6c-6286-454c-8629-96a0c2de943c?source=cve