Simple YouTube Responsive
Simple YouTube Responsive has one disclosed vulnerability in the WordSec catalog, all reported in 2023; it is fixed as of September 2026. Their average CVSS score is 6.4, and the most serious one scores 6.4 out of 10.
The most common weakness is Cross-Site Scripting, behind 1 of the records (100%).
The one issue recorded for Simple YouTube Responsive has a vendor fix available, so running the current release closes it.
All of these findings were reported by yuyudhn. Simple YouTube Responsive is installed on roughly 3,000 WordPress sites, so each unpatched flaw has a wide blast radius. The current release is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
CVE-2023-25982Simple YouTube Responsive <= 2.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
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Simple YouTube Responsive
Author
Eirudo
A lightweight plugin to embed YouTube videos while keeping the correct aspect ratio — all with a simple shortcode. Very simple shortcode. Use it in posts or widgets. Uses the default YouTube iframe embed, but fully responsive. Custom aspect ratio if you want a different video size. Automatically centered, so your video always looks neat in your content. Lazy load support to improve performance. 100% free — no ads, no trackers, no funny business. Arbitrary section A brief Markdown Example Pros: 1. Simple and lightweight — one shortcode per video 2. Lazy load support 3. Extra parameters available for advanced users Cons: 1. Designed for simple embeds only (no playlist support, one video per shortcode)
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