WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2022-33943 Modified

BxSlider WP: Cross-site scripting

BxSlider WP is affected by cross-site scripting. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.

CVE / CNA score 5.4 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score 5.4 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
BxSlider WP
Plugin slug
bxslider-wp
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jul 27, 2022
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Jul 27, 2022 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update BxSlider WP to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Authenticated (contributor or higher user role) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nico Amarilla's BxSlider WP plugin <= 2.0.0 at WordPress.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary and upstream sources