CVE-2013-4241: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the HMS Testimonials plugin before 2.0.11 for WordPress

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-4241?

hms testimonials: upgrade to 2.0.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-4241 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4241 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2013-4241 affect?

CVE-2013-4241 affects hms testimonials. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the HMS Testimonials plugin before 2.0.11 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name, (2) image, (3) url, or (4) testimonial parameter

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-4241?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2013-4241 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting hms testimonials. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the HMS Testimonials plugin before 2.0.11 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name, (2) image, (3) url, or (4) testimonial parameter to the Testimonial form (hms-testimonials-addnew page); (5) date_format parameter to the Settings - Default form (hms-testimonials-settings page); (6) name parameter in a Save action to the Settings - Custom Fi

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-01-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: hitmyserver

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-30 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hitmyserver hms testimonials UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.11

Fixed in: 2.0.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hms-testimonials || rpm -q hms-testimonials || hms-testimonials --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hms-testimonials

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hms-testimonials

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: WordPress Plugin Hms Testimonials 2.0.10 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-4241?

hms testimonials: upgrade to 2.0.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-4241 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4241 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-4241 affect?

CVE-2013-4241 affects hms testimonials. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the HMS Testimonials plugin before 2.0.11 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name, (2) image, (3) url, or (4) testimonial parameter

How urgent is CVE-2013-4241?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

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