Embeds for YouTube vulnerabilities
Plugin slug youtube-embed · 4 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2025-12-22 · WordPress.org page
1 vulnerability has no fixed version yet. If you use this plugin, consider disabling or replacing it until a fix is released.
0 of 4 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Embeds for YouTube
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 6.4 | <= 5.4 | No fix yet | CVE-2025-68599 | 2025-12-22 | Advisory |
| Medium 4.4 | <= 5.3.1 | 5.4 | CVE-2025-31008 | 2025-04-09 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.4 | <= 5.2.1 | 5.2.2 | CVE-2021-24471 | 2021-07-19 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.5 | < 3.3.3 | 3.3.3 | CVE-2015-6535 | 2015-08-26 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Embeds for YouTube plugin safe to use?
1 known issue(s) have no fix yet, so check the table above before using it.
How do I check which version of Embeds for YouTube my site runs?
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How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?
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