WordPress Lightweight and Responsive YouTube Embed Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress plugin 'Lightweight and Responsive YouTube Embed' versions through 1.0.0. This issue allows for improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling the injection of malicious scripts that could be executed when visitors view the affected page.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for stored cross-site scripting, where injected scripts are executed in the context of the user viewing the page.

Remediation

Users are advised to remove and replace this plugin, as it is likely abandoned and will not receive further updates or fixes.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.0
impact
1.7
exploitability
5.2
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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