Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a critical command-injection issue in the WordPress VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration plugin through 5.5.15. A remote unauthenticated attacker may be able to make the server run operating-system commands, risking full server compromise. The public bundle does not name a fixed version.
Executive priority
Prioritize affected internet-facing WordPress sites this week, sooner for revenue or customer-facing properties. The risk is severe because successful exploitation could lead to server-level command execution, but available sources do not confirm active exploitation or a named patch.
Technical view
CVE-2023-25699 is CWE-78 OS command injection in VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration <=5.5.15. CVSS 3.1 is 9.0 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, high impact, and high attack complexity. The CVSS scope change suggests compromise may extend beyond the vulnerable component.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration plugin, package videowhisper-live-streaming-integration, at version 5.5.15 or earlier. No CPEs are supplied, so asset confirmation must come from WordPress inventory or plugin files.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. It does support unauthenticated network reachability with high attack complexity. Treat internet-facing WordPress sites using this plugin as urgent until version and vendor guidance are confirmed.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata and Patchstack entry. The affected range is through 5.5.15, with high attack complexity but no authentication or user interaction required. Do not assume exploit maturity, patch availability, or broader product impact beyond the named plugin.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration plugin.
- Confirm whether any installation is version 5.5.15 or earlier.
- Check VideoWhisper and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Disable or remove the plugin where business impact allows until remediated.
- Restrict public access to affected functionality if the plugin cannot be removed.
Validation and detection
- Review WordPress plugin inventory for package videowhisper-live-streaming-integration.
- Record installed plugin version for each WordPress site.
- Check web server and application logs for suspicious plugin-related requests.
- Verify remediation by confirming the vulnerable plugin version is absent.
- Monitor vendor and Patchstack pages for updated remediation details.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H2.26Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
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