What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in BU Web Team BU Slideshow bu-slideshow allows Stored XSS.This issue affects BU Slideshow: from n/a through <= 2.3.10.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
BU Slideshow versions 2.3.10 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 slideshow that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers when they view the affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other site components.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers to steal session tokens, redirect visitors, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users with low privileges can compromise other users' sessions or inject malware into your site's frontend.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege site account and the victim must view a page containing the malicious slideshow.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 11, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated