CVE-2024-49221 HIGH

CVE-2024-49221: WordPress cSlider plugin <= 2.4.2 - CSRF to Stored XSS vulnerability

Vendor Julian.weinert
Product cSlider
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published October 17, 2024
Last update April 29, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in julian.weinert cSlider cslider allows Cross Site Request Forgery.This issue affects cSlider: from n/a through <= 2.4.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

cSlider versions 2.4.2 and earlier are vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a site administrator, performs unwanted actions on the cSlider component without the admin's knowledge or consent. The attack requires the admin to visit the attacker's page while logged into the site. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized changes to slider configuration or content.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Perform unwanted actions on cSlider (such as modifying slider settings or content) by tricking a logged-in admin into visiting a malicious webpage.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An admin's cSlider configuration or content could be altered without their knowledge if they visit a malicious link while logged in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Site administrator must be logged in and visit an attacker-controlled webpage; no special privileges or complex setup required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 17, 2024 CVE published
April 29, 2026 Record updated

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