CVE-2026-1634
Reflected XSS in Subitem AL Slider WordPress Plugin
Publication date: 2026-02-07
Last updated on: 2026-02-07
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| al_slider | plugin | to 1.0.0 (inc) |
| alexdtn | subitem_al_slider | to 1.0.0 (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?
The Subitem AL Slider plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability known as Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in all versions up to and including 1.0.0. This occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape the input from the $_SERVER['PHP_SELF'] parameter. As a result, an attacker can inject malicious web scripts that are reflected back to users when they visit certain pages.
This vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers who trick users into clicking on specially crafted links, causing the malicious scripts to execute in the context of the user's browser.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to several impacts including the execution of arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser. This can result in theft of user credentials, session hijacking, defacement of the website, or redirection to malicious sites.
Since the attack requires user interaction (clicking a link), it can be used in phishing attacks or to spread malware.
The CVSS score of 6.1 indicates a medium severity, highlighting that while the attack is remotely exploitable without privileges, it requires user interaction and can compromise confidentiality and integrity.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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