PatchTheCVECVE-2022-3984: The Flowplayer Video Player WordPress plugin before 1.0.5 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode a
CVE-2022-3984 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting flowplayer video player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Flowplayer Video Player WordPress plugin before 1.0.5 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 58%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2022-12-19 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-3984?
flowplayer video player: upgrade to 1.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-3984 being exploited?
CVE-2022-3984 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-2022-3984 affect?
CVE-2022-3984 affects flowplayer video player. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Flowplayer Video Player WordPress plugin before 1.0.5 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cro
How urgent is CVE-2022-3984?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference