CVE-2026-93512: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in ilGhera JW Player for WordPress
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in JW Player for WordPress <= 2.3.11 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-93512 is an unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ilGhera's JW Player for WordPress plugin affecting versions up to 2.3.11. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79), enabling attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with scope changed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected site without authentication. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the web application and its users. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided at this time.
CVE-2026-93512: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in ilGhera JW Player for WordPress
Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in JW Player for WordPress <= 2.3.11 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
ilGhera
JW Player for WordPress
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-93512 is an unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ilGhera's JW Player for WordPress plugin affecting versions up to 2.3.11. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79), enabling attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with scope changed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected site without authentication. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the web application and its users. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-18T08:46:52.784Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd08bb2a4e24523d068820
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 13:03:55 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 13:06:53 UTC
Last updated: 09/30/2026, 23:48:00 UTC
Views: 2
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