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Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-19564 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in Easy Testimonials plugin 3.2 for WordPress. Malicious content could be saved in testimonial-related admin fields and later execute in a viewer's browser. The sources do not provide CVSS, affected version range beyond 3.2, or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted WordPress plugin cleanup item. It is not KEV-listed in the bundle, but stored XSS can create account, session, and brand-risk issues if administrators or users view tainted content.
Technical view
The CVE describes stored XSS in three wp-admin/post.php parameters: _ikcf_client, _ikcf_position, and _ikcf_other. The affected product is identified as Easy Testimonials plugin 3.2 for WordPress. A public Exploit-DB reference exists, but the bundle does not establish prerequisites, impact scope, fixed versions, or exploitation in the wild.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is WordPress sites running Easy Testimonials plugin version 3.2. The available record does not confirm whether earlier or later versions are affected, or whether exploitation requires authenticated WordPress access.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. A public Exploit-DB entry is cited, so proof-of-concept information exists publicly, but the sources do not support a claim of active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE mapping, fixed release, authentication requirements, or affected version range beyond 3.2 are provided. Avoid expanding scope beyond Easy Testimonials 3.2 unless vendor data confirms it.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Easy Testimonials plugin version 3.2.
- Check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for fixed versions or removal advice.
- Update, disable, or remove the plugin if version 3.2 is present.
- Restrict WordPress admin access to trusted users and networks where possible.
- Review stored testimonial fields for unexpected script-like content.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Easy Testimonials is installed and record its exact version.
- Review affected fields _ikcf_client, _ikcf_position, and _ikcf_other for suspicious stored content.
- Check public plugin release notes or vendor guidance for a fixed version.
- Verify remediation by confirming vulnerable version 3.2 is no longer deployed.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 45900CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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CWE details
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