[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #61398: Missing src attribute on <audio> tag prevents m4a audio files playing in safari.

[WordPress Trac]

#61398: Missing src attribute on <audio> tag prevents m4a audio files playing in
safari.
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 Reporter:  ericmulder                           |       Owner:  joedolson
     Type:  defect (bug)                         |      Status:  accepted
 Priority:  normal                               |   Milestone:  6.9
Component:  Media                                |     Version:  6.6
 Severity:  normal                               |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch needs-testing 2nd-opinion  |     Focuses:
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Comment (by soyebsalar01):

 ## ✅ Patch Test Report

 ### Purpose
 This report validates whether the proposed patch works as expected when
 applied to the current development build of WordPress.

 ### Patch Tested
 [https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-
 develop/pull/6755.diff](https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-
 develop/pull/6755.diff)

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 ### 🔧 Test Details

 **Shortcode used in post:**

 ```shortcode
 [audio src="http://localhost/wordpresscore/wp-
 content/uploads/2025/05/test.m4a"]

 🧪 Environment

     WordPress Version: 6.8-alpha-59274-src

     PHP Version: 8.1

     Operating System: macOS

 ✅ Actual Results

     Observed in Safari:

         The <audio> tag now correctly includes the src attribute.

         The audio player is rendered and functional.

 📌 Conclusion

     Patch Status: ✅ Pass – The patch successfully ensures the src
 attribute is included in the <audio> tag.

     Playback Issue: ⚠️ Note – Safari's inability to play .m4a persists and
 appears to be a browser-level issue unrelated to WordPress core.

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