What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in councilsoft Content Grid Slider content-grid-slider allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Content Grid Slider: from n/a through <= 1.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Content Grid Slider versions 1.5 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 clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects all users of the plugin up to version 1.5.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal credentials or hijack sessions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors to your site can have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they click attacker-controlled links.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required). No authentication needed.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 29, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated