CVE-2025-6692
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-29
Last updated on: 2025-07-29
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| youram | youtube_embed | * |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The YouTube Embed plugin for WordPress has a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the 'instance' parameter in all versions up to and including 10.3. This vulnerability arises because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape input, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into pages. These scripts execute whenever any user views the infected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into WordPress pages. When other users visit these pages, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially leading to theft of user data, session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions. It compromises the integrity and security of the website and its users.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately disable or uninstall the YouTube Embed plugin (YouRam) if it is installed, especially versions up to and including 10.3. Avoid using the plugin until a patched version is released. Limit Contributor-level and higher user access to trusted users only, as the vulnerability requires authenticated access. Monitor for plugin updates or official patches from the developers before re-enabling the plugin. [1]