CVE-2025-3752: Able Player, accessible HTML5 media player <= 1.2.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via preload Parameter
First published: Fri Apr 25 2025(Updated: )
The Able Player, accessible HTML5 media player plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘preload’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Able Player | <=1.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/85c123ee-8de0-4800-b96b-68bb4d763560?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ableplayer/trunk/ableplayer.php#L375
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/ableplayer/#developers
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3281106%40ableplayer&new=3281106%40ableplayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-3752?
CVE-2025-3752 has a severity rating that indicates a risk of Stored Cross-Site Scripting, potentially impacting users' security.
How do I fix CVE-2025-3752?
To fix CVE-2025-3752, update the Able Player plugin to a version later than 1.2.1 where the vulnerability has been patched.
Which versions of Able Player are affected by CVE-2025-3752?
CVE-2025-3752 affects all versions of Able Player up to and including version 1.2.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-3752?
CVE-2025-3752 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability due to insufficient input sanitization.
Who is impacted by CVE-2025-3752?
Users of the Able Player plugin for WordPress who have versions up to 1.2.1 are impacted by CVE-2025-3752.
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