What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in creativeinteractivemedia Transition Slider – Responsive Image Slider and Gallery allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Transition Slider – Responsive Image Slider and Gallery: from n/a through 2.20.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Transition Slider for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.20.3. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers and steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
A compromised admin account can inject persistent malicious code affecting all site visitors without further action needed.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level admin or editor access to the WordPress site; victim must visit an affected page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 22, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated