# CVE-2026-42695: FolioVision FV Flowplayer Video Player stored cross-site scripting

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-42695-improper-neutralization-of-input-during-web-page-generation-cross  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-09. Updated: 2026-10-16  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-42695 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.5 · Published 2026-10-09

FV Flowplayer is a WordPress plugin that embeds video players on websites. A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability allows attackers with subscriber-level access to inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing session data or hijacking accounts. The vulnerability affects all versions through 7.5.54.7212.

Technologies: [FolioVision FV Flowplayer Video Player](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/fv-flowplayer-video-player). Vendors: [FolioVision](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/foliovision).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-42695 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-42695 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-42695?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.5, published 9 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** FolioVision FV Flowplayer Video Player through 7.5.54.7212.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-42695?** Yes: fixed in 7.5.55.7212. Until then: Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule available to block attacks against this vulnerability until patching is possible. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-42695 attacked?** It is attacked over the network.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-42695?** Check whether you run FolioVision FV Flowplayer Video Player at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in 7.5.55.7212

Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule available to block attacks against this vulnerability until patching is possible.

## Technical details

A stored XSS vulnerability in the FV Flowplayer WordPress plugin allows authenticated users with subscriber-level privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript into web pages via improper input neutralization. The malicious payload is persisted in the database and executed whenever visitors view the affected content. A fix is available in version 7.5.55.7212.

## Affected products

- FolioVision FV Flowplayer Video Player through 7.5.54.7212

## Timeline

- 2026-10-09: disclosed
- 2026-08-18: reported

## References

- [https://wordpress.org/plugins](https://wordpress.org/plugins)
- [https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/fv-wordpress-flowplayer/vulnerability/wordpress-fv-flowplayer-video-player-plugin-7-5-54-7212-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve](https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/fv-wordpress-flowplayer/vulnerability/wordpress-fv-flowplayer-video-player-plugin-7-5-54-7212-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve)

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