WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2026-32494 Deferred

Image Slider by Ays: Cross-site scripting

Image Slider by Ays is affected by cross-site scripting. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed. The published affected range is n/a through <= 2.7.1.

CVE / CNA score 7.1 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Image Slider by Ays
Plugin slug
ays-slider
Affected
n/a through <= 2.7.1
Safe version
2.7.2
Published
Mar 25, 2026
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Mar 25, 2026 and is one of 3 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Image Slider by Ays to 2.7.2 or later, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.

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

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.

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

Primary and upstream sources