CVE-2025-46536 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-46536: WordPress Carousel-of-post-images plugin <= 1.07 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Richardharrison
Product Carousel-of-post-images
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 24, 2025
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 RichardHarrison Carousel-of-post-images carousel-of-post-images allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Carousel-of-post-images: from n/a through <= 1.07.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Carousel of Post Images contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions 1.07 and earlier. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across different security contexts.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; may lead to credential theft, malware distribution, or unauthorized actions.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must visit a page containing the injected content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 24, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated