CVE-2023-6485

Name: CVE-2023-6485
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-01T15:15:43.393+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-6485 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Html5 Video Player WordPress plugin before 2.5.19 does not sanitise and escape some of its player settings, which combined with missing capability checks around the plugin could allow any authenticated users, such as low as subscribers to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against high privilege users like admins. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Html5 Video Player WordPress plugin before 2.5.19 does not sanitise and escape some of its player settings, which combined with missing capability checks around the plugin could allow any authenticated users, such as low as subscribers to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against high privilege users like admins

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bplugins	Html5 Video Player	< 2.5.19

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/759b3866-c619-42cc-94a8-0af6d199cc81Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/759b3866-c619-42cc-94a8-0af6d199cc81Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 1, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6485?

How severe is CVE-2023-6485?

CVE-2023-6485 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6485?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST