CVE-2022-29438 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-29438: WordPress Image Slider by NextCode plugin <= 1.1.2 - Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Nextcode
Product Image Slider by NextCode – Photo & Video SLider (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 15, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Authenticated (author or higher user role) Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Image Slider by NextCode plugin <= 1.1.2 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Image Slider by NextCode plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.1.2. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the browsers of other users viewing the site. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the site's integrity and confidentiality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An admin account holder can inject code affecting other users' sessions and data visibility.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Administrator account required; victim must view a page containing the injected content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 15, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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