WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2024-1061 Modified

'HTML5 Video Player': SQL injection

'HTML5 Video Player' is affected by SQL injection. The vulnerable path is reachable without authentication. A successful request can alter database queries and expose or modify WordPress data.

CVE / CNA score 8.6 CVSS 3.1 · vulnreport@tenable.com
NVD score 9.8 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
'HTML5 Video Player'
Plugin slug
html5-video-player
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jan 30, 2024
Weakness
CWE-89 — Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

This CVE was published Jan 30, 2024 and is one of 9 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update 'HTML5 Video Player' to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

The 'HTML5 Video Player' WordPress Plugin, version < 2.5.25 is affected by an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the 'id' parameter in the 'get_view' function.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary and upstream sources