CVE-2022-40213 Cross-site scripting in GS Testimonial Slider (WordPress plugin)
Authenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts into the GS Testimonial Slider plugin, potentially compromising user sessions or site integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-40213?
CVE-2022-40213 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in GS Testimonial Slider (WordPress plugin), published on 23 Sep 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple Authenticated (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in GS Testimonial Slider plugin <= 1.9.6 at WordPress.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40213?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gsplugins Gs Testimonial Slider.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40213?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40213 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2022-40213 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-40213 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in GS Testimonial Slider (WordPress plugin)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pwpx-qj2c-fq5c.