Real Testimonials Plugin up to 2.5.11 on WordPress Shortcode cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Real Testimonials Plugin up to 2.5.11 on WordPress. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Shortcode Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-4648. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Real Testimonials Plugin up to 2.5.11 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Shortcode Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

The weakness was released 01/03/2023. The advisory is shared for download at wordfence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-4648 since 12/22/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 2.6.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Real Testimonials Plugin 2.6.0

Timelineinfo

12/22/2022 🔍
01/03/2023 +12 days 🔍
01/03/2023 +0 days 🔍
04/08/2025 +825 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-4648 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-4648
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-217276

Entryinfo

Created: 01/03/2023 16:07
Updated: 04/08/2025 01:24
Changes: 01/03/2023 16:07 (40), 01/27/2023 12:07 (1), 04/08/2025 01:24 (27)
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