HTML5 Video Player – embed fast, responsive videos with ease vulnerabilities
Plugin slug html5-video-player · 11 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-11-07 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 2.14.2 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
1 of 11 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in HTML5 Video Player – embed fast, responsive videos with ease
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 6.4 | <= 2.14.1 | 2.14.2 | CVE-2026-119500 | 2026-11-07 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 2.14.0 | 2.14.1 | CVE-2026-118097 | 2026-10-29 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 2.11.0 | 2.11.1 | CVE-2026-57323 | 2026-06-26 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 2.5.35 | 2.5.36 | CVE-2024-13156 | 2025-01-13 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 2.5.34 | 2.5.35 | CVE-2024-7721 | 2024-09-10 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 2.5.32 | 2.5.33 | CVE-2024-7727 | 2024-09-10 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.3 | <= 2.5.31 | 2.5.32 | CVE-2024-43319 | 2024-08-16 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 2.5.30 | 2.5.31 | CVE-2024-43296 | 2024-08-16 | Advisory |
| Critical 10 | <= 2.5.26 | 2.5.27 | CVE-2024-5522 | 2024-05-30 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.5 | <= 2.5.24 | 2.5.25 | CVE-2024-1061 | 2024-01-31 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 2.5.18 | 2.5.19 | CVE-2023-6485 | 2023-12-08 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the HTML5 Video Player – embed fast, responsive videos with ease plugin safe to use?
All 11 known issues are fixed in current versions (2.14.2 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of HTML5 Video Player – embed fast, responsive videos with ease my site runs?
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How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?
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