What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Anil Jailta FWD Slider fwd-slider allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects FWD Slider: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
FWD Slider versions 1.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component itself.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal credentials or hijack sessions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they interact with attacker-controlled content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 22, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated