CVE-2023-44242 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-44242: WordPress Images Slideshow by 2J Plugin <= 1.3.54 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor 2J Slideshow Team
Product Slideshow, Image Slider by 2J
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 2, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in 2J Slideshow Team Slideshow, Image Slider by 2J plugin <= 1.3.54 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Slideshow, Image Slider by 2J versions up to 1.3.54 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data, modify content, or disrupt site functionality.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users' sessions and data are at risk; attackers can deface content, steal credentials, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site and the victim must view a page containing the injected payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 2, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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