Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in Video Background Block Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-42634

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Video Background Block – Use Video As Background In The Section.
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-42634?

An unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the Video Background Block plugin for WordPress, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts. This issue impacts versions up to 2.0.3, which can lead to unauthorized access and data exposure when users interact with compromised sections utilizing video backgrounds.

Affected Version(s)

Video Background Block – Use video as background in the section. <= 2.0.3

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/video-ba...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

John Ryan Albon | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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