CVE-2024-51896 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-51896: WordPress Magic Slider plugin <= 1.3 - Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Webvitaly
Product Magic Slider
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 19, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in webvitaly Magic Slider magic-slider allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Magic Slider: from n/a through <= 1.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Magic Slider versions 1.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by another 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 in other users' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users' accounts and data are at risk if they visit attacker-crafted pages; site reputation and user trust may be compromised.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs low-level site authentication and must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 19, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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