What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in marcelotorres Simple Responsive Slider allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Simple Responsive Slider: from n/a through 0.2.2.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Simple Responsive Slider versions up to 0.2.2.5 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into slider content. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page 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 interact with the slider.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors or admins viewing affected slider content may have their sessions compromised or credentials stolen.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page containing the payload (user interaction required).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 20, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated