Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in PlayerJS by WordPress
CVE-2025-58651

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-58651?

The PlayerJS plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, allowing potential attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users' browsers. This flaw is rooted in improper handling of input during web page generation, enabling DOM-based XSS exploits. Users of PlayerJS versions from n/a through 2.24 should take action to mitigate risk, as this vulnerability can compromise web application security by leading to unauthorized actions on behalf of users.

Affected Version(s)

PlayerJS <= 2.24

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Muhammad Yudha - DJ (Patchstack Alliance)
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