CVE-2024-6338: The FV Flowplayer Video Player plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘exclude

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6338?

fv flowplayer video player: upgrade to 7.5.47.7212. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6338 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6338 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-6338 affect?

CVE-2024-6338 affects fv flowplayer video player. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The FV Flowplayer Video Player plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘exclude’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 7.5.46.7212 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6338 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting fv flowplayer video player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The FV Flowplayer Video Player plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘exclude’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 7.5.46.7212 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-07-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: foliovision

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-19 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

foliovision fv flowplayer video player UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.5.47.7212

Fixed in: 7.5.47.7212

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fv-flowplayer-video-player || rpm -q fv-flowplayer-video-player || fv-flowplayer-video-player --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.5.47.7212 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fv-flowplayer-video-player

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fv-flowplayer-video-player

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-6338?

fv flowplayer video player: upgrade to 7.5.47.7212. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6338 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6338 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-2024-6338 affect?

CVE-2024-6338 affects fv flowplayer video player. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The FV Flowplayer Video Player plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘exclude’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 7.5.46.7212 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack

How urgent is CVE-2024-6338?

Priority 42/100. High severity

Software pages

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