CVE-2026-22388: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Imran Emu Owl Carousel WP
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Imran Emu Owl Carousel WP owl-carousel-wp allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Owl Carousel WP: from n/a through <= 2.2.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Owl Carousel WP allows stored cross-site scripting due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. It affects versions up to 2.2.2 and requires an attacker with high privileges and user interaction to exploit. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided, and no exploits are known in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with high privileges to inject malicious scripts that are stored and later executed in the context of users viewing the affected pages. This can lead to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. However, exploitation requires user interaction and high privileges, which limits the risk to some extent.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, limit exposure by restricting high-privilege user access and carefully validating or sanitizing inputs where possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates or official fixes.
CVE-2026-22388: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Imran Emu Owl Carousel WP
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Imran Emu Owl Carousel WP owl-carousel-wp allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Owl Carousel WP: from n/a through <= 2.2.2.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.9medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Owl Carousel WP allows stored cross-site scripting due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. It affects versions up to 2.2.2 and requires an attacker with high privileges and user interaction to exploit. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided, and no exploits are known in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with high privileges to inject malicious scripts that are stored and later executed in the context of users viewing the affected pages. This can lead to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. However, exploitation requires user interaction and high privileges, which limits the risk to some extent.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, limit exposure by restricting high-privilege user access and carefully validating or sanitizing inputs where possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-07T12:21:40.879Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6972592c4623b1157c7fb3de
Added to database: 01/22/2026, 17:06:52 UTC
Last enriched: 04/29/2026, 09:38:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:52 UTC
Views: 128
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