CVE-2025-26954 HIGH

CVE-2025-26954: WordPress ZooEffect plugin <= 1.11 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor 1Pluginjquery
Product ZooEffect
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 15, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

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

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in 1pluginjquery ZooEffect 1-jquery-photo-gallery-slideshow-flash allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects ZooEffect: from n/a through <= 1.11.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

ZooEffect versions 1.11 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 user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's 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 a user's browser to steal session data, credentials, or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site visitors can be compromised through malicious links; attackers may steal admin sessions or user data without your knowledge.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

An attacker must trick a site user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page. No authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 15, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated