PatchTheCVECVE-2022-33191: Authenticated (contributor or higher user role) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Chinmoy Pau
CVE-2022-33191 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.1) affecting testimonials. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Authenticated (contributor or higher user role) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Chinmoy Paul's Testimonials plugin <= 3.0.1 at WordPress.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 53%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-07-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-33191?
testimonials: upgrade to newer than 3.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-33191 being exploited?
CVE-2022-33191 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-2022-33191 affect?
CVE-2022-33191 affects testimonials. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.1). Authenticated (contributor or higher user role) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Chinmoy Paul's Testimonials plugin <= 3.0.1 at WordPress.
How urgent is CVE-2022-33191?
Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.