What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in CryoutCreations Serious Slider cryout-serious-slider allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Serious Slider: from n/a through <= 1.2.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Serious Slider versions 1.2.7 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to disrupt the slider's availability. An attacker with a basic user account can trigger a denial-of-service condition affecting the component's operation. Update to a version newer than 1.2.7 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Disrupt the slider's availability by exploiting missing authorization checks.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can cause the slider to become unavailable or malfunction.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 19, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated