Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in GhozyLab Image Slider Widget
CVE-2026-42700

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Image Slider Widget
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-42700?

The GhozyLab Image Slider Widget is vulnerable to a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that can be stored and executed in the context of users who access the affected widget, potentially compromising user data and performing unauthorized actions. Affected versions include GhozyLab Image Slider Widget up to 1.1.130. It is crucial for users to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Image Slider Widget 0 <= 1.1.130

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/image-sl...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ananda Dhakal (Patchstack)
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