WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2026-32402 Deferred

Image Slider by Ays: A security weakness

Image Slider by Ays is affected by a security weakness. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. The resulting impact depends on how the affected component exposes the vulnerable operation.

CVE / CNA score 5.3 CVSS 3.1 · 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Image Slider by Ays
Plugin slug
ays-slider
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Mar 13, 2026
Weakness
CWE-862 — Missing Authorization

This CVE was published Mar 13, 2026 and is one of 3 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Image Slider by Ays to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Missing Authorization 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.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary and upstream sources