CVE-2024-5205: Videojs HTML5 Player <= 1.1.11 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via videojs_video Shortcode
The Videojs HTML5 Player plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's videojsvideo shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.11 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-5205?
CVE-2024-5205 has a severity rating of medium due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5205?
To fix CVE-2024-5205, update the Videojs HTML5 Player plugin for WordPress to version 1.1.12 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-5205?
CVE-2024-5205 affects all versions of the Videojs HTML5 Player plugin for WordPress up to and including version 1.1.11.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5205?
CVE-2024-5205 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-5205?
Users of the Videojs HTML5 Player plugin for WordPress versions 1.1.11 and earlier are affected by CVE-2024-5205.