CVE-2022-45843 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-45843: WordPress Smart Slider 3 Plugin <= 3.5.1.9 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Nextend
Product Smart Slider 3
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 23, 2023
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

Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Nextend Smart Slider 3 plugin <= 3.5.1.9 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Smart Slider 3 through version 3.5.1.9 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other users, including site administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a link or visiting a page containing the injected payload. The impact extends beyond the vulnerable component due to scope change.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions as those users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other users and admins; attackers could steal admin sessions or modify site content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must click a link or visit a page with the payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 23, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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