CVE-2026-84937
Received Received - Intake

SQL Injection in Video Player for YouTube WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-09-05

Last updated on: 2026-09-05

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Video Player for YouTube WordPress plugin before 2.1.0 does not properly sanitise and escape user-supplied input before using it in a SQL statement, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to perform SQL injection attacks and read arbitrary data from the database.

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Published
2026-09-05
Last Modified
2026-09-05
Generated
2026-09-05
AI Q&A
2026-09-05
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-84937
EUVD
EUVD-2026-71876

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Vendor Product Version / Range
video_player_for_youtube wordpress_plugin to 2.1.0 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

The Video Player for YouTube WordPress plugin before version 2.1.0 has a SQL injection vulnerability. It fails to properly sanitize user input before using it in SQL queries, allowing users with Contributor role or higher to inject malicious SQL code and read arbitrary data from the database.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of the Video Player for YouTube WordPress plugin. If it is below 2.1.0, the system is vulnerable. You can verify the version via WordPress admin panel or by inspecting plugin files for version details.

Impact Analysis

Attackers with Contributor access or higher could exploit this to steal sensitive data from your WordPress database, such as user credentials, personal information, or other confidential content. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or further attacks on your site.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations may face legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Video Player for YouTube plugin to version 2.1.0 or later. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until an update is applied. Ensure all user roles follow the principle of least privilege to limit potential exploitation.

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