How severe is CVE-2023-6485?

CVE-2023-6485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6485 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6485?

CVE-2023-6485 affects Bplugins Html5 Video Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6485?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-6485 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6485 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58716.

When was CVE-2023-6485 published?

CVE-2023-6485 was published on 2024-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6485

CVE-2023-6485 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bplugins Html5 Video Player with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58716
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Bplugins Html5 Video Player
Published: 2024-01-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Html5 Video Player WordPress plugin before 2.5.19 does not sanitise and escape some of its player settings, which combined with missing capability checks around the plugin could allow any authenticated users, such as low as subscribers to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against high privilege users like admins

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6485?: The Html5 Video Player WordPress plugin before 2.5.19 does not sanitise and escape some of its player settings, which combined with missing capability checks around the plugin could allow any authenticated users, such as low as subscribers to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against high privilege users like admins
How severe is CVE-2023-6485?: CVE-2023-6485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6485 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6485?: CVE-2023-6485 affects Bplugins Html5 Video Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6485?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6485 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6485 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58716.
When was CVE-2023-6485 published?: CVE-2023-6485 was published on 2024-01-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/759b3866-c619-42cc-94a8-0af6d199cc81

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bplugins:html5_video_player:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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