=== HTML5 Chat ===
Contributors: yarekc
Tags: chat, video chat, webcam, videochat, visiochat, html5 chat
Requires at least: 4.5
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.08
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
HTML5 Chat is a WordPress plugin that lets you easily embed a real-time audio & video chat into your website using HTML5 technology.
== Description ==
HTML5 Chat allows you to quickly add a live audio and video chat to any WordPress page or post.
The plugin embeds the HTML5-based chat service from html5-chat.com, without requiring any technical configuration.
Once activated, you can insert the chat anywhere using a simple shortcode.
Key features:
- Live audio & video chat (HTML5)
- Simple shortcode integration
- Customizable width & height
- Fullscreen mode support
- Admin moderation tools
- CSS customization via admin panel
- Works on desktop and mobile browsers
After activation, your chat access credentials are automatically sent to your WordPress admin email.
Security note:
Version 1.07 includes a security fix for a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in shortcode attributes (CVE-2024-12451).
Credit: Peter Thaleikis / Wordfence.
== Installation ==
1. Install and activate the plugin
2. Create or edit a page/post
3. Insert the shortcode:
[HTML5CHAT width=100% height=640px]
4. Configure the chat appearance and behavior using the “Configure the chat here” link in your WordPress admin
5. Optional: enable fullscreen mode using:
[HTML5CHAT width=100% height=fullscreen]
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= How do I change the chat width and height? =
Edit the shortcode attributes:
[HTML5CHAT width=100% height=640px]
Supported units:
%, px, vw, vh, rem, em
= How do I enable fullscreen chat? =
Use:
[HTML5CHAT width=100% height=fullscreen]
= How can I moderate the chat? =
If you are logged in as a WordPress administrator, you are automatically the chat administrator.
= Can I customize the look & feel? =
Yes. The configuration panel allows you to inject custom CSS and adjust the chat behavior.
== Changelog ==
= 1.08 =
- Minor improvements and compatibility updates
= 1.07 =
- Security: Fixed stored XSS in shortcode attributes (CVE-2024-12451)
- Hardening: Sanitized and validated shortcode dimensions
- Escaped output URLs
- Credit: Peter Thaleikis / Wordfence
== Support ==
For questions or assistance, please contact:
contact@proxymis.com