What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Vincent Mimoun-Prat bxSlider integration for WordPress bxslider-integration allows Stored XSS.This issue affects bxSlider integration for WordPress: from n/a through <= 1.7.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The bxSlider WordPress plugin through version 1.7.2 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious JavaScript into slider content. When other users view the affected page, the script executes in their browser, potentially allowing session hijacking or credential theft. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes when other users view the slider.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with contributor or author access can compromise visitor sessions and steal data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Authenticated WordPress user with low privileges; victim must view the affected page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 28, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated