CVE-2022-40213

WordPress GS Testimonial Slider plugin <= 1.9.6 - Multiple Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities

Description

Multiple Authenticated (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in GS Testimonial Slider plugin <= 1.9.6 at WordPress.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 1.9.7 or higher version.

Category

4.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Affected: GS Plugins GS Testimonial Slider (WordPress plugin)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wordpress.org/plugins/gs-testimonial/#developers release notes
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/gs-testimonial/wordpress-gs-testimonial-slider-plugin-1-9-6-multiple-authenticated-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerabilities/_s_id=cve broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40213?
CVE-2022-40213 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40213?
To fix CVE-2022-40213: Update to 1.9.7 or higher version.
Is CVE-2022-40213 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-40213 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-40213?
CVE-2022-40213 affects GS Plugins GS Testimonial Slider (WordPress plugin).
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