CVE-2026-22347
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-01-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| subhansanjaya | carousel_horizontal_posts_content_slider | to 3.3.2 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Carousel Horizontal Posts Content Slider plugin. It occurs because the plugin does not properly neutralize input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts into the web page's Document Object Model (DOM). This type of vulnerability is known as DOM-Based XSS.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute malicious scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially leading to unauthorized actions such as stealing user session data, defacing the website, or redirecting users to malicious sites.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for attempts to inject malicious scripts via the Carousel Horizontal Posts Content Slider plugin. Since exploitation requires user interaction by privileged users performing actions like clicking malicious links or submitting crafted forms, you can detect suspicious activity by reviewing web server logs for unusual query parameters or payloads targeting the plugin. Additionally, scanning for reflected or DOM-based XSS payloads in HTTP requests related to the plugin's pages can help. Specific commands depend on your environment, but examples include using grep to search web server logs for suspicious input patterns or using security scanners that detect XSS vulnerabilities. However, no specific detection commands are provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to users with Contributor or Developer roles to trusted individuals only, as exploitation requires such privileges. Avoid clicking on suspicious links or submitting untrusted forms related to the plugin. Since no official fix is currently available, consider disabling or removing the Carousel Horizontal Posts Content Slider plugin until a patch is released. Employ web application firewalls (WAF) to filter out malicious scripts and inputs targeting this vulnerability. Monitoring and applying general XSS protections on your site can also reduce risk. [1]