Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Wonder Video Embed Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2024-13743

What is CVE-2024-13743?

The Wonder Video Embed plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability due to inadequate sanitization of user-supplied input. The flaw exists in the plugin's wonderplugin_video shortcode, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript into pages. This injected script executes whenever a user visits the compromised page, posing severe security risks for both site owners and visitors. Affected versions include all prior to and including 2.2.

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