CVE-2023-30485 HIGH

CVE-2023-30485: WordPress Avartan Slider Lite Plugin <= 1.5.3 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Solwin Infotech
Product Responsive WordPress Slider – Avartan Slider Lite
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 4, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Solwin Infotech Responsive WordPress Slider – Avartan Slider Lite plugin <= 1.5.3 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Avartan Slider Lite WordPress plugin through version 1.5.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious JavaScript into slider content that executes in the browsers of site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must visit a page containing the malicious slider. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers when they view pages with the slider.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and credentials can be compromised; malware or phishing content can be injected into your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. A victim must visit a page containing the malicious slider content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 4, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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