CVE-2024-5522

Public Exploit
HTML5 Video Player < 2.5.27 - Unauthenticated SQLi

Description

The HTML5 Video Player WordPress plugin before 2.5.27 does not sanitize and escape a parameter from a REST route before using it in a SQL statement, allowing unauthenticated users to perform SQL injection attacks

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 73.10% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown HTML5 Video Player
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bc76ef95-a2a9-4185-8ed9-1059097a506a/ third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5522?
CVE-2024-5522 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5522?
To fix CVE-2024-5522, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-5522 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-5522 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~73% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-5522?
CVE-2024-5522 affects Unknown HTML5 Video Player .
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