Cross-site Scripting in YouTube Embed Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2025-68599

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Youtube Embed
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-68599?

The YouTube Embed plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability that allows for Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks due to improper neutralization of user inputs during web page generation. This affects versions of the plugin up to and including 5.4, potentially permitting attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, leading to a range of security issues including data theft and session hijacking.

Affected Version(s)

YouTube Embed 0 <= 5.4

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/youtube-...
vdb-entry

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 Bug Bounty Program
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