Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This affects WordPress sites using the iFeature Slider plugin at version 1.2 or earlier. A logged-in user with contributor-level privileges could store script content that runs when another user views it. Impact is limited but can expose session data or alter viewed content inside the site context.
Executive priority
Treat as a medium-priority WordPress hygiene issue unless the plugin is installed on a high-value public site with many contributor accounts. Prioritize inventory and removal or vendor-confirmed update over emergency response.
Technical view
CVE-2022-45375 is an authenticated stored XSS issue in CyberChimps iFeature Slider for WordPress, reported for versions <= 1.2. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4 with low attack complexity, low privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality/integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress deployments that installed the iFeature Slider plugin and still run version 1.2 or earlier. Sites without the plugin are not exposed based on the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires an authenticated low-privilege user and another user interacting with affected content.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack reference supplied. The bundle names stored XSS and contributor-plus authentication, but does not include proof-of-concept details, patch metadata, or confirmed exploitation evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ifeature-slider plugin.
- Identify any installed version reported as 1.2 or earlier.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no trusted fixed version is available.
- Restrict contributor-level access to trusted accounts only.
- Review recent content changes by contributor-level users.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin slug packageName is ifeature-slider on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin version and compare against <= 1.2.
- List users with contributor, author, editor, or administrator roles.
- Review slider or post content for unexpected embedded scripts or unsafe HTML.
- Check site security logs for suspicious low-privilege content edits.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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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
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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.