CVE-2021-36858: WordPress Testimonials plugin <= 2.6 - Auth. Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Oct 28, 2022
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Updated

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Themepoints Testimonials plugin <= 2.6 on WordPress.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Themepoints Testimonials Wordpress<=2.6
Themepoints Super Testimonials Wordpress<=2.6

Remediation

Information

Update to a 2.7 or higher version.

Event History

Oct 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:09 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-36858?

CVE-2021-36858 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Themepoints Testimonials plugin <= 2.6 on WordPress that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-36858?

CVE-2021-36858 has a severity rating of 4.8, which is considered medium.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-36858?

CVE-2021-36858 affects versions up to and including 2.6 of the Themepoints Testimonials plugin on WordPress.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2021-36858?

To mitigate CVE-2021-36858, it is recommended to update the Themepoints Testimonials plugin to a version greater than 2.6.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-36858?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-36858 on the Patchstack vulnerability database and the WordPress plugin page for Themepoints Testimonials.

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