WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2023-45051 Modified

Image Vertical Reel Scroll Slideshow: Cross-site scripting

Image Vertical Reel Scroll Slideshow 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.

CVE / CNA score 5.9 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score 4.8 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Image Vertical Reel Scroll Slideshow
Plugin slug
image-vertical-reel-scroll-slideshow
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Oct 18, 2023
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Oct 18, 2023 and is one of 2 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Image Vertical Reel Scroll Slideshow 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

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Gopi Ramasamy Image vertical reel scroll slideshow plugin <= 9.0 versions.

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

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

Primary and upstream sources