What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Depicter Slider and Popup by Averta Depicter Slider allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Depicter Slider: from n/a through 3.0.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Depicter Slider versions up to 3.0.2 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts into slider content. When other users view the affected slider, the injected code executes in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability requires administrator action to exploit but affects all site visitors.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the slider, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators can unknowingly inject malicious code affecting all site visitors; visitor sessions and data may be compromised if an admin account is breached.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator-level access to the site and trick a user into viewing the compromised slider content.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 22, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated