CVE-2026-42699
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Unauthenticated XSS in FV Player

Publication date: 2026-10-10

Last updated on: 2026-10-10

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in FV Player 8 <= 8.1.8 versions.

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Published
2026-10-10
Last Modified
2026-10-10
Generated
2026-10-11
AI Q&A
2026-10-10
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-42699
EUVD
EUVD-2026-96439

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
FolioVision FV Player 8 n/a

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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 an Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting FV Player versions 8 and below 8.1.8. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users without needing authentication.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking for XSS vulnerabilities in FV Player 8 versions <= 8.1.8. Manually inspect web pages using the plugin for suspicious input handling. Use browser developer tools to check for script execution in input fields or URLs. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal user sessions, deface websites, or deliver malware to visitors. Users with sensitive data may have their information compromised through malicious scripts executed in their browsers.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for protecting user data. Organizations may face fines or legal consequences if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update FV Player to the latest version beyond 8.1.8. If updating is not possible, disable or remove the plugin from your WordPress installation. Implement input validation and output encoding for web applications using the plugin.

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