CVE-2023-30498 HIGH

CVE-2023-30498: WordPress Vimeotheque Plugin <= 2.2.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Codeflavors
Product Vimeotheque: Vimeo WordPress Plugin
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 15, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CodeFlavors Vimeotheque: Vimeo WordPress Plugin <= 2.2.1 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Vimeotheque WordPress plugin through version 2.2.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors and administrators. The vulnerability affects the plugin's handling of user-supplied input, allowing script injection through the plugin's interface. Site owners should update to a version newer than 2.2.1.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, session tokens, or performing actions as the victim.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors and admins could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

User interaction required: a site visitor or admin must view a page containing the attacker's injected payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 15, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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