CVE-2024-13156: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in bplugins HTML5 Video Player – Embed and Play Videos in Custom Player
The HTML5 Video Player – mp4 Video Player Plugin and Block plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to DOM-Based Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘heading’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.35 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2024-13156 affects the bplugins HTML5 Video Player – Embed and Play Videos in Custom Player WordPress plugin. It is a DOM-based stored cross-site scripting (CWE-79) issue caused by improper neutralization of input in the 'heading' parameter. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages, which execute upon page access by other users. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, indicating medium severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject arbitrary web scripts via the 'heading' parameter, which execute in the context of other users viewing the affected pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions or data exposure limited to the scope of the injected scripts. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity but does not impact availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the affected plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or security advisories to apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-13156: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in bplugins HTML5 Video Player – Embed and Play Videos in Custom Player
Description
The HTML5 Video Player – mp4 Video Player Plugin and Block plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to DOM-Based Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘heading’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.35 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2024-13156 affects the bplugins HTML5 Video Player – Embed and Play Videos in Custom Player WordPress plugin. It is a DOM-based stored cross-site scripting (CWE-79) issue caused by improper neutralization of input in the 'heading' parameter. Authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages, which execute upon page access by other users. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, indicating medium severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject arbitrary web scripts via the 'heading' parameter, which execute in the context of other users viewing the affected pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions or data exposure limited to the scope of the injected scripts. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity but does not impact availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the affected plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or security advisories to apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-06T21:20:52.875Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e4db7ef31ef0b59c8b8
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:01 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:30:24 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 11:42:16 AM
Views: 21
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