What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jory Hogeveen Off-Canvas Sidebars & Menus (Slidebars) allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Off-Canvas Sidebars & Menus (Slidebars): from n/a through 0.5.8.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Off-Canvas Sidebars & Menus plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 0.5.8.1. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with the plugin. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across the platform.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site visitors and administrators could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and the victim must click a malicious link or visit a compromised page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 27, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated