CVE-2023-24002 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-24002: WordPress YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup by WpDevArt Plugin <= 2.6.3 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Wpdevart
Product YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup by WpDevArt
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 6, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPdevart YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup by WpDevArt plugin <= 2.6.3 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The YouTube Embed, Playlist and Popup plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.6.3. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the browsers of other site users. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site admins with plugin access can inject code affecting all visitors; attackers with admin access can compromise user sessions and data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Administrator account access and victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 6, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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