CVE-2025-69053CWE-79

WordPress Universal Video Player plugin <= 3.8.4 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

High · published January 22, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
11.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Just a sneaky script away! This Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the LambertGroup Universal Video Player lets attackers inject malicious code, impacting users who visit affected pages. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter accepts orders without checking if the customer is allergic to an ingredient — if they mistakenly serve a dish that contains a dangerous allergen, the consequences could be dire! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary JavaScript in the context of users visiting the affected video player, potentially stealing sensitive information, redirecting users to harmful sites, or manipulating page content. For anyone using the player, the fallout could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter accepts orders without checking if the customer is allergic to an ingredient — if they mistakenly serve a dish that contains a dangerous allergen, the consequences could be dire! This reflected XSS flaw occurs because the Universal Video Player does not properly neutralize input during web page generation. Users are at risk as their browsers may execute the injected scripts without any validation.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary JavaScript in the context of users visiting the affected video player, potentially stealing sensitive information, redirecting users to harmful sites, or manipulating page content. For anyone using the player, the fallout could be absolutely devastating! It's crucial to patch your Universal Video Player to version 3.8.5 or later immediately. Additionally, implement input validation to ensure that user-generated content is sanitized before it's displayed. Regularly audit your web applications for security vulnerabilities! You've got this! Fixing this vulnerability will not only protect your users but also bolster your security hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00219 · 11.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2026-01-22T16:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 16:52Z
    WordPress Universal Video Player plugin <= 3.8.4 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
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