CVE-2026-118097
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Stored XSS in Flash & HTML5 Video html5-video-player

Publication date: 2026-10-29

Last updated on: 2026-10-29

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in bPlugins Flash & HTML5 Video html5-video-player allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Flash & HTML5 Video: from n/a through 2.14.0.

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Published
2026-10-29
Last Modified
2026-10-29
Generated
2026-10-29
AI Q&A
2026-10-29
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-118097
EUVD
EUVD-2026-112885

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Vendor Product Version / Range
bPlugins Flash & HTML5 Video 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the bPlugins Flash & HTML5 Video html5-video-player plugin for WordPress. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages by exploiting improper input neutralization during page generation. The vulnerability exists in versions up to 2.14.0.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if the WordPress Flash & HTML5 Video plugin version is 2.14.0 or below. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files in the /wp-content/plugins/html5-video-player/ directory for version details.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could exploit this to inject malicious scripts into your website, potentially stealing user data, session cookies, or performing actions on behalf of users. It requires user interaction like clicking a malicious link. Users with privileged roles such as Contributors or Developers are more at risk.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Flash & HTML5 Video plugin to version 2.14.1 or later. Remove or disable the plugin if updating is not possible. Ensure only trusted users have privileged roles like Contributors or Developers.

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