Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in bPlugins Content Slider Block content-slider-block allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Content Slider Block: from n/a through 3.2.1.
Published: 2026-10-26
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Stored Cross-site Scripting
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is an Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation flaw that allows attackers to store and trigger Cross‑Site Scripting (XSS) payloads when rendering the Content Slider Block on a WordPress site. If an attacker can inject arbitrary JavaScript into a slider, they can hijack users’ sessions, deface content, or redirect visitors to malicious sites. The weakness maps to CWE‑79 and is scored as a medium‑severity flaw with a CVSS metric of 6.5.

Affected Systems

Product: Content Slider Block by bPlugins, version 3.2.1 or earlier is affected. The issue spans all versions from the initial release up to and including 3.2.1. Users of this plugin on any WordPress installation should treat versions before 3.2.2 as vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

Given the CVSS score of 6.5, the risk is moderate, but no current evidence of exploitation is shown, as the EPSS score is not available and the vulnerability is missing from the CISA KEV catalog. The attack vector is likely via a site admin or an end‑user who can post content to sliders, so compromised credentials or privileged access to the content editor are prerequisites. An attacker with such access could embed malicious scripts that would execute in the browsers of any visitor who views the affected slider, leading to potential credential theft or defacement.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 26, 2026 at 18:36 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress Content Slider Block plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.2.2).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Content Slider Block plugin to version 3.2.2 or newer.
  • Back up the WordPress database and files before updating the plugin.
  • Review any existing slider content for embedded scripts and remove or sanitize suspicious entries.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 26, 2026 at 18:36 UTC.

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History

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in bPlugins Content Slider Block content-slider-block allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Content Slider Block: from n/a through 3.2.1.
Title WordPress Content Slider Block plugin <= 3.2.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-26T17:57:33.053Z

Reserved: 2026-10-26T10:03:13.834Z

Link: CVE-2026-116398

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-26T17:49:39.060Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-26T18:17:44.450

Modified: 2026-10-26T18:35:08.450

Link: CVE-2026-116398

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-10-26T18:45:14Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')