CVE-2026-97253
Received Received - Intake

Cross-Site Scripting in LayerSlider WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Kreatura LayerSlider allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects LayerSlider: from n/a through 8.4.0.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-09-30
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-97253
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89915

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
kreatura layerslider to 8.4.0 (inc)

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Exploitability

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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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Executive Summary

This is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Kreatura LayerSlider WordPress plugin. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages by exploiting improper input neutralization during page generation. The vulnerability exists in versions up to 8.4.0.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by checking the installed version of the LayerSlider plugin. If the version is 8.4.0 or below, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress or inspect the plugin files for version details.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could steal visitor data, hijack user accounts, or perform unauthorized actions on your website. Exploitation requires a user to click a malicious link or visit a crafted page, but mass-exploit campaigns are expected to target this vulnerability across many websites.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, which may violate GDPR and HIPAA requirements for protecting user data. Organizations could face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the LayerSlider plugin to version 8.4.1 or later. If updating is not possible, apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block attacks until the update is completed.

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