CVE-2022-45817 WordPress GC Testimonials Plugin <= 1.3.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
An attacker can inject malicious scripts into the GC Testimonials 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-2022-45817?
CVE-2022-45817 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Erin Garscadden GC Testimonials, published on 17 Mar 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Erin Garscadden GC Testimonials plugin <= 1.3.2 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45817?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gc Testimonials Project Gc Testimonials.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45817?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45817 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-2022-45817 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-45817 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-92xq-c68w-f8wx.