CVE-2024-30195 HIGH

CVE-2024-30195: WordPress New RoyalSlider plugin <= 3.4.2 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Semenov
Product New RoyalSlider
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 27, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

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

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Semenov New RoyalSlider allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects New RoyalSlider: from n/a through 3.4.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

New RoyalSlider through version 3.4.2 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users if the injected content is stored. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 3.4.2 to remediate this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or redirecting users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors may be redirected, have sessions hijacked, or see defaced content if they click attacker-controlled links.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must craft a malicious link or input; victim must click or interact with it. No authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 27, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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