CVE-2025-23947 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-23947: WordPress WP-Player plugin <= 2.6.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor M.j
Product WP-Player
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 16, 2025
Last update May 11, 2026
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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 M.J WP-Player wp-player allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP-Player: from n/a through <= 2.6.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP-Player versions 2.6.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a request that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing sensitive data. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers to steal session tokens or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with attacker-controlled content on your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site and the victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 16, 2025 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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