CVE-2026-56014: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Averta Master Slider
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Master Slider <= 3.11.2 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-56014) is an unauthenticated Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in Averta Master Slider versions <= 3.11.2. It arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79), enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the victim's browser. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication, but requires user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting the Master Slider plugin. Avoid exposing vulnerable versions publicly and monitor for any updates from Averta regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-56014: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Averta Master Slider
Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Master Slider <= 3.11.2 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-56014) is an unauthenticated Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in Averta Master Slider versions <= 3.11.2. It arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79), enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the victim's browser. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication, but requires user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting the Master Slider plugin. Avoid exposing vulnerable versions publicly and monitor for any updates from Averta regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-18T09:31:56.471Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3d38394853345fc10a35dd
Added to database: 06/25/2026, 14:16:25 UTC
Last enriched: 06/25/2026, 14:31:12 UTC
Last updated: 06/25/2026, 23:46:08 UTC
Views: 9
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