Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in FV Player by WordPress
CVE-2026-42699

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Fv Player 8
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-42699?

An unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in FV Player versions 8.1.8 and earlier, which allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. This can potentially lead to data theft, session hijacking, or further exploitation of site visitors. Users of the affected FV Player plugin are advised to implement security measures and apply patches to prevent the exploitation of this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

FV Player 8 <= 8.1.8

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/fv-playe...
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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

Ananda Dhakal (Patchstack) | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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