What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in HT Plugins HT Slider For Elementor ht-slider-for-elementor allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects HT Slider For Elementor: from n/a through <= 1.6.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
HT Slider For Elementor versions up to 1.6.5 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into slider content. When other users view the affected slider, the injected code executes in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs when other users view the slider.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; site data and user sessions at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must be logged in with low-level user privileges and the victim must view the affected slider.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 27, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated