What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Shazdeh Header Image Slider header-image-slider allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Header Image Slider: from n/a through 0.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Header Image Slider versions 0.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript code in users' browsers when they visit a crafted link.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators and users visiting malicious links risk session hijacking, credential theft, and unauthorized site modifications.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
A user must click a malicious link or visit a page containing the attacker's payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 6, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated