What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Essential Plugin Meta slider and carousel with lightbox meta-slider-and-carousel-with-lightbox allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Meta slider and carousel with lightbox: from n/a through <= 2.0.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Meta Slider and Carousel with Lightbox versions 2.0.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across the application.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; may lead to credential theft, malware distribution, or unauthorized actions.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must view or interact with the malicious content.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 6, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated