Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in YouTube Embed Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2025-31008

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Youtube Embed
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 April 2025

What is CVE-2025-31008?

The YouTube Embed Plugin for WordPress has been identified as having a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw occurs due to improper handling of input during web page generation, potentially allowing attackers to insert malicious scripts. Users of the plugin, particularly those on versions prior to 5.3.1, are at risk of having their websites compromised through stored XSS attacks.

Affected Version(s)

YouTube Embed <= 5.3.1

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/youtube-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Abhinav Porwal (Patchstack Alliance)
.