Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WEN Themes WEN Logo Slider allows DOM-Based XSS.

This issue affects WEN Logo Slider: from n/a through 3.4.0.
Published: 2026-05-07
Score: 5.9 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a DOM‑based cross‑site scripting flaw where unsanitized user input is reflected in the page, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript into site visitors’ browsers. If exploited, an attacker could run scripts that steal session cookies, perform phishing actions, or otherwise manipulate the user session or data presented on the page. The weakness exists due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation and is classified as CWE‑79.

Affected Systems

The affected product is the WEN Themes WEN Logo Slider WordPress plugin. Versions from the earliest available release up through 3.4.0 are impacted. Any site using the plugin version 3.4.0 or older should consider the plugin vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.9 indicates a moderate severity; the EPSS metric is not available, so no precise estimate of exploitation frequency can be made. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting no public evidence of exploitation. The likely attack vector is DOM‑based XSS through user‑controlled input that is rendered without proper escaping, meaning an attacker could craft a link containing a malicious payload that, when opened by a target user, will execute the injected script in the victim’s browser.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 7, 2026 at 09:21 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress WEN Logo Slider Plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.5).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the WordPress WEN Logo Slider Plugin to the latest version (at least 3.5).
  • If an immediate update is not feasible, replace the plugin with a secure alternative that does not process user input unsafely.
  • After updating or replacing the plugin, test the site for residual XSS vulnerabilities by attempting to inject a benign payload through any exposed input fields.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 7, 2026 at 09:21 UTC.

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History

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WEN Themes WEN Logo Slider allows DOM-Based XSS. This issue affects WEN Logo Slider: from n/a through 3.4.0.
Title WordPress WEN Logo Slider plugin <= 3.4.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-05-07T07:54:04.998Z

Reserved: 2025-10-07T15:41:41.480Z

Link: CVE-2025-62127

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Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-05-07T09:16:26.347

Modified: 2026-05-07T14:00:48.567

Link: CVE-2025-62127

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-05-07T09:30:06Z

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