CVE-2025-22269 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-22269: WordPress Real Testimonials plugin <= 3.1.6 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Shapedplugin Llc
Product Real Testimonials
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 15, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
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:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ShapedPlugin LLC Real Testimonials testimonial-free allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Real Testimonials: from n/a through <= 3.1.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Real Testimonials versions 3.1.6 and earlier contain 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 viewing the affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other site visitors, potentially compromising their sessions or data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view testimonials.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site visitors' sessions or data could be compromised if a low-privilege user injects malicious code.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site; victim must view the affected testimonial.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 15, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated