Description
Multiple cross site scripting vulnerabilities exist in WP Flash Player WordPress Plugin version 1.3. This issue is older research added to the archive...
Basic Information
ID
PACKETSTORM:214771
Published
Feb 2, 2026 at 00:00
Affected Product
Affected Versions
WP Flash Player 1.3 - Multiple Cross-site Scripting
Advisory ID: RO-15-011
Severity: High
Vendor: WordPress
Product: WP Flash Player
Version: 1.3
Overview #
Multiple Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities exist in WP Flash Player WordPress Plugin version 1.3.
Vulnerability Details #
Affected Versions: 1.3 and earlier
Root Cause: Insufficient input validation in admin panel parameters.
Status: Not fixed by developer
Technical Details #
Vulnerable URL: /wp-admin/admin.php?page=hdflv
Vulnerable Parameters (POST):
plfilter
search
Attack Pattern:
0'"--></style></scRipt><scRipt>alert(0x000862)</scRipt>
Exploitation Requirements #
Admin authentication required
Victim must be logged in as admin
Impact #
Remote attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities to:
Steal admin session cookies
Perform administrative actions
Compromise the WordPress installation
Solution #
The vulnerabilities have not been fixed by the developer. Consider using an alternative plugin.
References #
Invicti Advisory NS-15-009
Timeline:
[2015-03-17] - First Contact
[2015-06-01] - Second Contact
[2015-06-30] - Third Contact
[2015-07-15] - Advisory Released
Credits: Omar Kurt
Advisory ID: RO-15-011
Severity: High
Vendor: WordPress
Product: WP Flash Player
Version: 1.3
Overview #
Multiple Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities exist in WP Flash Player WordPress Plugin version 1.3.
Vulnerability Details #
Affected Versions: 1.3 and earlier
Root Cause: Insufficient input validation in admin panel parameters.
Status: Not fixed by developer
Technical Details #
Vulnerable URL: /wp-admin/admin.php?page=hdflv
Vulnerable Parameters (POST):
plfilter
search
Attack Pattern:
0'"--></style></scRipt><scRipt>alert(0x000862)</scRipt>
Exploitation Requirements #
Admin authentication required
Victim must be logged in as admin
Impact #
Remote attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities to:
Steal admin session cookies
Perform administrative actions
Compromise the WordPress installation
Solution #
The vulnerabilities have not been fixed by the developer. Consider using an alternative plugin.
References #
Invicti Advisory NS-15-009
Timeline:
[2015-03-17] - First Contact
[2015-06-01] - Second Contact
[2015-06-30] - Third Contact
[2015-07-15] - Advisory Released
Credits: Omar Kurt