CVE-2022-25609 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-25609: WordPress Yoo Slider plugin <= 2.0.0 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Yooslider
Product Yoo Slider – Image Slider & Video Slider (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 23, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Yoo Slider – Image Slider & Video Slider (WordPress plugin) allows attackers with contributor or higher user role to inject the malicious code.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Yoo Slider plugin for WordPress versions up to 2.0.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious JavaScript into slider content. When other users view the affected slider, the injected code executes in their browser, potentially allowing session hijacking or credential theft.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that executes when other users view the slider.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject malicious code affecting other site visitors; visitor sessions and data at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a WordPress user account with low privileges and must trick a user into viewing the affected slider.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 23, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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