CVE-2024-1449: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in averta Master Slider – Responsive Touch Slider
The Master Slider – Responsive Touch Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's ms_slide shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.10 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on the 'src' user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Master Slider – Responsive Touch Slider WordPress plugin versions up to 3.9.10 contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input in the 'src' attribute of the ms_slide shortcode. This allows authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of users viewing the compromised pages. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The impact includes limited confidentiality and integrity loss but no availability impact. No patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher permissions can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages using the vulnerable shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who access the affected pages, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information or session hijacking. The confidentiality and integrity impacts are limited, and availability is not affected. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the Master Slider plugin if possible. Monitor official averta or WordPress plugin channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-1449: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in averta Master Slider – Responsive Touch Slider
Description
The Master Slider – Responsive Touch Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's ms_slide shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.10 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on the 'src' user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Master Slider – Responsive Touch Slider WordPress plugin versions up to 3.9.10 contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input in the 'src' attribute of the ms_slide shortcode. This allows authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of users viewing the compromised pages. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The impact includes limited confidentiality and integrity loss but no availability impact. No patch or official fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher permissions can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages using the vulnerable shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who access the affected pages, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information or session hijacking. The confidentiality and integrity impacts are limited, and availability is not affected. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the Master Slider plugin if possible. Monitor official averta or WordPress plugin channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-12T15:35:43.614Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d31b7ef31ef0b56eca0
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:17 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:02:20 AM
Last updated: 4/14/2026, 9:20:01 AM
Views: 12
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