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CVE-2016-1000148 Scanner

Detects 'Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)' vulnerability in S3 Video plugin for WordPress affects v. 0.983.

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Medium

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Estimated Time

10 sec

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The S3 Video plugin for WordPress is a popular plugin that allows users to easily embed videos from their Amazon S3 storage. It is widely used by WordPress website owners who aim to enhance their user experience by providing high-quality video content. The plug-in allows users to easily manage their video content on Amazon S3 storage and display them on their website without any hassle. The ease of use and flexibility are the primary reasons why website owners choose this plugin.

CVE-2016-1000148 is a security vulnerability that was detected in the S3 Video WordPress plugin. This vulnerability allowed attackers to inject malicious code into vulnerable websites through the plugin. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers could gain unauthorized access to the website's database, steal sensitive user information, or even take control of the entire website. This vulnerability posed significant risks to the security of websites that were using the S3 Video Plugin.

Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to grave consequences. Attackers can take control of vulnerable websites and use them for malicious purposes. They can steal user information, install malware on the website, or even take down the website altogether. In many cases, the consequences of such attacks can be catastrophic for the affected website owners and their users.

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