CVE-2024-30547
DOM-Based XSS in Shazdeh Header Image Slider Allows Code Injection
Publication date: 2026-01-06
Last updated on: 2026-01-06
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| shazdeh | header_image_slider | to 0.3 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2024-30547 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Header Image Slider Plugin (versions up to 0.3). It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects or advertisements, into a website. These scripts execute when visitors access the compromised site, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure. The vulnerability is DOM-Based XSS and classified under OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website, which can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, theft of user data, or other malicious activities. It requires user interaction but no authentication, meaning any visitor clicking a crafted link or visiting a malicious page could trigger the attack. This can damage your website's integrity, user trust, and potentially lead to further security breaches. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate steps include applying the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official patch is released. Additionally, using automated vulnerability mitigation services provided by Patchstack can help protect affected websites running the Header Image Slider plugin version 0.3 or earlier. [1]