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CVE-2026-48968: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Averta Master Slider

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-48968cvecve-2026-48968cwe-79
Published: Wed May 27 2026 (05/27/2026, 08:48:52 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Averta
Product: Master Slider

Description

CVE-2026-48968 is a medium severity vulnerability in Averta Master Slider that allows DOM-based Cross-site Scripting (XSS) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. It affects versions up to 3. 10. 8. The vulnerability requires low privileges and user interaction to exploit and can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

CVSS v3.1

Score 6.5medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/27/2026, 09:18:57 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Averta Master Slider arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to a DOM-based Cross-site Scripting (CWE-79) issue. It affects versions through 3.10.8 and allows an attacker with low privileges and requiring user interaction to execute malicious scripts in the context of the affected web application. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published by the vendor as of the data provided.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, manipulation of web content, or disruption of service. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. However, exploitation requires user interaction and low privileges, which somewhat limits the risk.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider limiting exposure by restricting access to trusted users and monitoring for suspicious activity related to the affected component. Avoid relying on this plugin in high-risk environments until a patch is released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2026-05-26T19:56:06.748Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a16b394e29bf47b50abe8c5

Added to database: 5/27/2026, 9:04:20 AM

Last enriched: 5/27/2026, 9:18:57 AM

Last updated: 5/27/2026, 10:08:38 AM

Views: 4

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