CVE-2023-25699 CRITICAL

CVE-2023-25699: WordPress VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration plugin <= 5.5.15 - Remote Code Execution (RCE)

Vendor Videowhisper.com
Product VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration
Weakness CWE-78
Published April 3, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

9.0/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in VideoWhisper.Com VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration allows OS Command Injection.This issue affects VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration: from n/a through 5.5.15.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration versions up to 5.5.15 contain an OS command injection vulnerability. An attacker on the network can execute arbitrary system commands on the server without authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the entire system. Update to a version newer than 5.5.15 immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Execute arbitrary system commands on the server and take full control of the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete server compromise: attacker can read files, modify content, delete data, or install malware.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 3, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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