Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects the WordPress Testimonial Slider and Showcase plugin version 2.2.6. A user with Editor access could save malicious script in a testimonial title. That script may run when another user views the affected draft content, creating risk of account compromise or data exposure within WordPress.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate WordPress application risk. It is not a network-wide emergency based on the provided evidence, but it deserves timely remediation because public exploit information exists and editor account compromise could affect site users or administrators.
Technical view
CVE-2022-50947 is a stored XSS issue in RadiusTheme Testimonial Slider and Showcase 2.2.6. The cited bundle attributes it to insufficient sanitization of the post_title parameter in testimonial title handling. CVSS 3.1 is 6.4 with low privilege required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites running Testimonial Slider and Showcase 2.2.6, especially where multiple users have Editor privileges. Risk is lower for sites without untrusted editors, but compromised editor accounts could still abuse it.
Exploitation context
The source bundle references an ExploitDB entry, so public exploit information exists. The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence names only version 2.2.6 as affected and does not identify a fixed version. The issue is CWE-79 stored XSS through post_title. Avoid assuming unauthenticated reachability; the described attacker requires authenticated Editor privileges.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Testimonial Slider and Showcase version 2.2.6.
- Check RadiusTheme, WordPress.org, and VulnCheck guidance for a fixed version or vendor mitigation.
- Upgrade if a corrected version is available from the vendor.
- Remove or restrict unnecessary Editor privileges on affected WordPress sites.
- Disable the plugin where business need is low and no vendor fix is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed and record its exact version.
- Review WordPress accounts with Editor or higher privileges.
- Inspect testimonial titles and draft testimonial content for unexpected script-like content without executing it.
- Check access logs and audit logs for suspicious testimonial edits.
- Verify remediation by confirming the vulnerable version is removed or replaced.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/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:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7VulnCheckCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
5.1MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-51007CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- Product ReferenceCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: WordPress Plugin Testimonial Slider and Showcase 2.2.6 Stored XSSCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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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.