PatchTheCVECVE-2022-33943: Authenticated (contributor or higher user role) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nico Amarilla's Bx
CVE-2022-33943 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting bxslider wp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Authenticated (contributor or higher user role) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nico Amarilla's BxSlider WP plugin <= 2.0.0 at WordPress.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 52%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-07-27 |
| 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-2022-33943?
bxslider wp: upgrade to newer than 2.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-33943 being exploited?
CVE-2022-33943 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-2022-33943 affect?
CVE-2022-33943 affects bxslider wp. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Authenticated (contributor or higher user role) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nico Amarilla's BxSlider WP plugin <= 2.0.0 at WordPress.
How urgent is CVE-2022-33943?
Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.