CVE-2024-43296 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-43296: WordPress HTML5 Video Player plugin <= 2.5.30 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Bplugins Llc
Product Flash & HTML5 Video
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published November 1, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in bPlugins LLC Flash & HTML5 Video allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Flash & HTML5 Video: from n/a through 2.5.30.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Flash & HTML5 Video plugin for WordPress does not properly check user permissions before allowing certain actions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify content or settings they should not have access to. The vulnerability affects versions up to 2.5.30. Update to a version newer than 2.5.30 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

A low-privilege logged-in user can modify plugin settings or content without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users may alter video settings, metadata, or plugin configuration affecting site content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 1, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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