Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-33943 affects the WordPress BxSlider WP plugin through version 2.0.0. A logged-in user with Contributor-level access or higher could cause script to run in another user’s browser. Business risk is mainly account misuse, content tampering, and potential session or admin interaction exposure.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate priority. It is not confirmed as actively exploited, but multi-user WordPress environments should address it promptly because authenticated XSS can support account abuse and administrative compromise paths.
Technical view
This is an authenticated stored or reflected cross-site scripting issue in Nico Amarilla’s BxSlider WP plugin for WordPress, affecting versions <= 2.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.4, with low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that installed BxSlider WP version 2.0.0 or earlier, especially where Contributor or higher accounts are granted to untrusted users, contractors, or compromised accounts.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation requires authenticated access and user interaction, reducing broad internet-scale risk but still relevant for multi-user WordPress sites.
Researcher notes
The record maps to CWE-79 and CVSS vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. Sources define affected scope but do not provide exploit status or a clearly named fixed version in the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for BxSlider WP versions <= 2.0.0.
- Remove or disable the plugin if it is not required.
- Check vendor, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for a confirmed patched release.
- Restrict Contributor or higher roles to trusted users only.
- Review recently added slider-related content for suspicious script-like input.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether bxslider-wp is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record installed plugin version and compare against <= 2.0.0.
- Review WordPress users with Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator roles.
- Check whether untrusted users can create content using the plugin.
- Monitor for unexpected script execution reports in affected site areas.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/bxslider-wp/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/bxslider-wp/wordpress-bxslider-wp-plugin-2-0-0-authenticated-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerabilityCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.