CVE-2013-1765: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in jwplayer.swf in the smart-flv plugin for WordPress allo

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MEDIUM 4.3MITIGATE

CVE-2013-1765 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting smart-flv. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in jwplayer.swf in the smart-flv plugin for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) link or (2) playerready parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.9% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-05-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: smart-flv plugin project

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-05-14 19:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

smart-flv plugin project smart-flv MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smart-flv || rpm -q smart-flv || smart-flv --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: WordPress Plugin Smart Flv - 'jwplayer.swf' Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-1765?

smart-flv: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-1765 being exploited?

CVE-2013-1765 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-1765 affect?

CVE-2013-1765 affects smart-flv. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in jwplayer.swf in the smart-flv plugin for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) link or (2) playerready parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2013-1765?

Priority 43/100. EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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