CVE-2026-93512
Received Received - Intake

Unauthenticated XSS in JW Player WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in JW Player for WordPress <= 2.3.11 versions.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-09-30
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-93512
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89823

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
longtailvideo jw_player 2.3.11
patchstack jw_player_for_wordpress to 2.3.11 (inc)

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Exploitability

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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 vulnerability is an Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) flaw in the JW Player for WordPress plugin versions 2.3.11 and earlier. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. The attack requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this XSS vulnerability requires checking if your WordPress site is running JW Player for WordPress plugin version 2.3.11 or earlier. Log in to your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins, and verify the installed version of the JW Player plugin. If it is 2.3.11 or below, the site is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

Attackers can steal visitor data, hijack user accounts, or perform actions on behalf of users. Since it affects a widely used WordPress plugin, it could be exploited in mass campaigns targeting thousands of websites.

Compliance Impact

This XSS vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data, potentially violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy) requirements. Organizations may face compliance penalties if user data is compromised.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the JW Player for WordPress plugin to version 2.3.12 or later. If updating is not possible right away, apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block attacks until the update is applied.

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