CVE-2025-23947: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in M.J WP-Player
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in M.J WP-Player (<= 2.6.1) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, resulting in stored cross-site scripting (XSS). An attacker with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction and network access but no elevated privileges beyond low-level access. No patch or vendor advisory is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of content, or disruption of service. The CVSS vector indicates partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, exploitation requires user interaction and low privileges, limiting the scope of impact. No known exploits have been reported in the wild to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to the plugin features for untrusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to script injection. Avoid clicking on untrusted links or inputs that interact with WP-Player content. Follow vendor channels for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-23947: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in M.J WP-Player
Description
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in M.J WP-Player (<= 2.6.1) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, resulting in stored cross-site scripting (XSS). An attacker with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction and network access but no elevated privileges beyond low-level access. No patch or vendor advisory is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of content, or disruption of service. The CVSS vector indicates partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, exploitation requires user interaction and low privileges, limiting the scope of impact. No known exploits have been reported in the wild to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to the plugin features for untrusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to script injection. Avoid clicking on untrusted links or inputs that interact with WP-Player content. Follow vendor channels for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-16T11:32:45.573Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7250e6bfc5ba1dee9091
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:30:24 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 4:19:34 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 6:32:50 PM
Views: 10
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