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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
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Sandeep Verma HTML5 Video Player with Playlist html5-video-player-with-playlist allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects HTML5 Video Player with Playlist: from n/a through <= 2.50.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The HTML5 Video Player with Playlist contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the player. An attacker can craft a malicious playlist or video URL that executes JavaScript in the browser of any user who views it. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.50 and requires user interaction to trigger.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in the browsers of users viewing affected video players.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
User must visit a page containing the vulnerable player with a malicious playlist or video URL.
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