CVE-2022-35882 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-35882: WordPress GS Testimonial Slider plugin <= 1.9.5 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Gs Plugins
Product GS Testimonial Slider (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 28, 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) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in GS Plugins GS Testimonial Slider plugin <= 1.9.5 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

GS Testimonial Slider versions up to 1.9.5 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated admin can inject malicious JavaScript into plugin settings that executes in other users' browsers when they view the affected page. The vulnerability requires admin privileges and user interaction to exploit, but can affect site visitors across the application.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject JavaScript code that runs in visitors' browsers when they view pages with the plugin.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can inject malicious scripts affecting all site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or redirecting users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Admin-level access to the WordPress site and the victim must view the affected page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 28, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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