CVE-2025-54016 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-54016: WordPress Videopack plugin <= 4.10.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Kyle Gilman
Product Videopack
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 16, 2025
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 Kyle Gilman Videopack video-embed-thumbnail-generator allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Videopack: from n/a through <= 4.10.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Videopack versions up to 4.10.3 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data. An attacker with low-level access can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by another user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users' sessions and data can be compromised if they visit attacker-crafted pages; site reputation and user trust at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account and trick another user into visiting a malicious link or page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 16, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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