What the vulnerability does
01Description
Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in FV Flowplayer Video Player (WordPress plugin) versions <= 7.5.18.727 via &fv_wp_flowplayer_field_splash parameter.
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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in FV Flowplayer Video Player (WordPress plugin) versions <= 7.5.18.727 via &fv_wp_flowplayer_field_splash parameter.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The FV Flowplayer Video Player WordPress plugin version 7.5.18.727 and earlier contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the browsers of other site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity of page content displayed to other users.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers with contributor or subscriber access can deface pages, steal visitor data, or redirect users to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account; victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.
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