Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2024-7727

HTML5 Video Player – mp4 Video Player Plugin and Block <= 2.5.32 - Missing Authorization in multiple functions via h5vp_ajax_handler

The HTML5 Video Player – mp4 Video Player Plugin and Block plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on multiple functions called via the 'h5vp_ajax_handler' ajax action in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.32. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to call these functions to manipulate data.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-7727 is a medium severity with CVSS 5.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin HTML5 Video Player – Embed and Play Videos in Custom Player. It affects Versions up to 2.5.32 and is fixed in 2.5.33.

Published
Sep 10, 2024
Last Updated
Sep 11, 2024
Slug
html5-video-player
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.5.33, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-7727 is tracked for the Plugin HTML5 Video Player – Embed and Play Videos in Custom Player as medium severity with CVSS 5.3. The affected range is Versions up to 2.5.32. Update HTML5 Video Player – Embed and Play Videos in Custom Player to 2.5.33 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
2.5.33
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 2.5.32
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-7727
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
html5-video-player View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2024-7727
Patched Versions
2.5.33
Affected Versions
Versions up to 2.5.32
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