WordPress plugin
Youtube shortcode 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
- Medium1
- Low0
All Youtube shortcode vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium6.4 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode ≤1.8.5No patch available | CVE-2023-23687 |
- Medium6.4Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
≤1.8.5No patch available
Youtube shortcode: common questions
Does Youtube shortcode have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 1 known vulnerability in Youtube shortcode: 1 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Youtube shortcode 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 Youtube shortcode vulnerability?
CVE-2023-23687, published Jan 19, 2023: Youtube Shortcode <= 1.8.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode. Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.4).
Is any Youtube shortcode vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Youtube shortcode vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.