CVE-2026-85007 — LOW (3.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The Video Player for YouTube WordPress plugin before 2.1.4 does not perform a capability check on its player-preset AJAX handler, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to read the site-wide player-preset configuration, and in versions before 2.1.1 to modify and delete it as well.

CVSS Score

3.8

LOW

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/dd4db01b-8cb9-42d7-8c0b-9afb6e83dc88/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-85007?

CVE-2026-85007 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.8 (LOW). The Video Player for YouTube WordPress plugin before 2.1.4 does not perform a capability check on its player-preset AJAX handler, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to read the site-w...

How severe is CVE-2026-85007?

CVE-2026-85007 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-85007?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.