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CVE-2025-48159: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in LambertGroup Youtube Vimeo Video Player and Slider WP Plugin

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-48159cvecve-2025-48159
Published: Wed Aug 20 2025 (08/20/2025, 08:03:30 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: LambertGroup
Product: Youtube Vimeo Video Player and Slider WP Plugin

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in LambertGroup Youtube Vimeo Video Player and Slider WP Plugin video-player-youtube-vimeo allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Youtube Vimeo Video Player and Slider WP Plugin: from n/a through <= 3.8.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 14:48:31 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2025-48159) affects the LambertGroup Youtube Vimeo Video Player and Slider WP Plugin (versions <= 3.8) and is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, resulting in a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) flaw. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1 (high), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability rated low to low. The plugin does not operate as a cloud service, and no patch or mitigation guidance is currently provided.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this reflected XSS vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system or user data. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to mitigate risk. Avoid clicking on suspicious links that could trigger reflected XSS payloads. Monitor for updates from LambertGroup regarding patches or temporary fixes.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2025-05-15T18:02:03.511Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 68a584b3ad5a09ad0002e2b0

Added to database: 8/20/2025, 8:17:55 AM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 2:48:31 PM

Last updated: 5/9/2026, 10:55:30 PM

Views: 83

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