WordPress plugin
Embeds for YouTube security & vulnerabilities
Unpatched vulnerability in the latest version
At least one vulnerability affects the latest version and no fix has been released. Deactivate the plugin or restrict access to the affected feature until the vendor ships a patch.
- Critical0
- High0
- Medium4
- Low0
All Embeds for YouTube vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ≤5.4No patch available | CVE-2025-68599 | |
| Medium4.4 | Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ≤5.3.1Update to 5.4 | CVE-2025-31008 | |
| Medium6.4 | Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting ≤5.2.1Update to 5.2.2 | CVE-2021-24471 | |
| Medium5.5 | Cross-Site Scripting <3.3.3Update to 3.3.3 | CVE-2015-6535 |
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤5.4No patch available
- Medium4.4Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤5.3.1Update to 5.4
- Medium6.4Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting
≤5.2.1Update to 5.2.2
- Medium5.5Cross-Site Scripting
<3.3.3Update to 3.3.3
Embeds for YouTube: common questions
Does Embeds for YouTube have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 4 known vulnerabilities in Embeds for YouTube: 4 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Embeds for YouTube I run?
In wp-admin open Plugins → Installed Plugins; the version is shown under the name. Without admin access, our passive Check my site tool can often read it from public files.
What is the most recent Embeds for YouTube vulnerability?
CVE-2025-68599, published Dec 22, 2025: YouTube Embed <= 5.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any Embeds for YouTube vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Embeds for YouTube vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.