What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in wpWax Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate: from n/a through 1.6.6.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate versions up to 1.6.6 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into the plugin's settings or content fields. When other users, including administrators, view the affected content, the injected script executes in their browser, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session tokens, modify site content, or perform actions on their behalf.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected content or settings.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with contributor or subscriber access can compromise admin accounts and modify site content without detection.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and the victim must view a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 27, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated