CVE-2016-4567 describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MediaElement.js versions prior to 2.21.0, specifically impacting its use within WordPress installations before version 4.5.2. This flaw allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML by manipulating the 'jsinitfunction' parameter through obfuscation. Rated as Medium severity (CVSS 6.1), exploitation requires user interaction and could lead to limited impact on confidentiality and integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.20.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mediaelementjs:mediaelement.js:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 4.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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