CVE-2026-42700
Received Received - Intake

Stored XSS in GhozyLab Image Slider Widget

Publication date: 2026-10-05

Last updated on: 2026-10-05

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in GhozyLab Image Slider Widget image-slider-widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Image Slider Widget: from n/a through 1.1.130.

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Published
2026-10-05
Last Modified
2026-10-05
Generated
2026-10-05
AI Q&A
2026-10-05
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-42700
EUVD
EUVD-2026-92521

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Vendor Product Version / Range
GhozyLab Image Slider Widget 0

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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 Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the GhozyLab Image Slider Widget plugin. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are stored on the server and executed when other users view those pages.

Detection Guidance

To detect this stored XSS vulnerability in the GhozyLab Image Slider Widget, inspect web application inputs that handle image-slider-widget content. Check for unsanitized user inputs in slider titles, descriptions, or image URLs. Use browser developer tools to monitor network requests for suspicious payloads like <script> tags. Review server logs for unusual POST requests to slider-related endpoints.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could steal user sessions, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites. Users with access to the vulnerable plugin could exploit this to gain unauthorized control over affected websites.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, compromising personal or sensitive data. This may violate GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements, potentially resulting in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the GhozyLab Image Slider Widget to the latest version to address the Stored XSS vulnerability. If an update is not available, consider disabling the plugin temporarily or removing it from your system until a patch is released.

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