What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Grids Slicko slicko-for-elementor allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Slicko: from n/a through <= 1.2.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Slicko versions up to 1.2.0 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a malicious link—and can affect other users or administrators on the site. The impact is limited to low-severity data exposure and site defacement.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users could be tricked into running attacker-controlled JavaScript, potentially exposing session tokens or allowing account takeover of higher-privilege users.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor) and the victim must click a crafted link or visit a page the attacker controls.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 9, 2024
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated