WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2021-36851 Modified

Testimonial Add: Cross-site scripting

Testimonial Add 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 4.1 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score 5.4 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Testimonial Add
Plugin slug
testimonial-add
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Apr 04, 2022
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Apr 04, 2022 and is one of 2 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Testimonial Add 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 (editor or higher user role) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Web-Settler Testimonial Slider – Free Testimonials Slider Plugin (WordPress plugin) via parameters mpsp_posts_bg_color, mpsp_posts_description_color, mpsp_slide_nav_button_color.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/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