CVE-2024-51940 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-51940: WordPress WP Responsive Video plugin <= 1.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Sohelwpexpert
Product WP Responsive Video
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 18, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Sohelwpexpert WP Responsive Video my-wp-responsive-video allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects WP Responsive Video: from n/a through <= 1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Responsive Video versions 1.0 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal data or modify site content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; site data and functionality may be compromised.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and the victim must view the affected content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 18, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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