What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in LambertGroup Magic Responsive Slider and Carousel WordPress magic_carousel allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Magic Responsive Slider and Carousel WordPress: from n/a through <= 1.6.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Magic Responsive Slider and Carousel versions 1.6 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they view pages containing the slider. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users on the site. Update the plugin immediately to a version newer than 1.6.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers and steal session data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; attackers may steal credentials, inject malware, or deface content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs network access; victim must visit a page with the vulnerable slider component.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 22, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated