Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in WordPress Plugin Videos Sync PDF
CVE-2022-50949

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Videos Sync PDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2022-50949?

The Videos Sync PDF plugin for WordPress, version 1.7.4, contains a vulnerability that allows authenticated users to exploit unsanitized parameters, leading to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability enables attackers to inject malicious scripts via the plugin's options panel, which can execute arbitrary JavaScript when site administrators interact with video settings. By leveraging the unsanitized 'nom', 'pdf', 'mp4', 'webm', and 'ogg' parameters, attackers can pose significant threats to site integrity and user data.

Affected Version(s)

Videos sync PDF 1.7.4

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2022-50949 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50874
exploit
http://www.a-j-evolution.com/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-vid...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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