What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ays Pro Image Slider by Ays ays-slider allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Image Slider by Ays: from n/a through <= 2.7.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Image Slider by Ays versions up to 2.7.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser when they visit a crafted page or click a malicious link.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators and users visiting malicious links could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or site content modified without their knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
A site visitor must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 25, 2026
CVE published
April 29, 2026
Record updated